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Under Israeli Basic Law, a candidate selected by the president receives 28 days to form a government, with a potential extension of up to 14 days
In setback to Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government. But the path remains complicated | CNNIsrael President taps opposition leader Eisenkot to form government, challenging NetanyahuIsraeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form governmentIsraeli president taps ex-general Eisenkot, opponent of Netanyahu, to form governmentYashar's Eisenkot to receive mandate to form new government, president announces