Israeli President Isaac Herzog has invited Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after he secured the backing of 67 lawmakers, surpassing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 46 recommendations. Eisenkot now has 28 days to build a coalition amid a deeply divided parliament and ongoing political and security challenges.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has chosen opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after he secured 67 lawmakers’ recommendations. Eisenkot has 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to assemble a coalition and replace Benjamin Netanyahu.
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after fighting off an attacking co-pilot aboard a Flydubai aircraft. President Isaac Herzog praised his courage, saying the award would be presented after Machchhar recovers from his injuries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day State visit to Israel, welcomed by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit focuses on strengthening strategic ties, defence, innovation, AI, and addressing the Knesset, reinforcing India-Israel partnership and cooperation
