Gadi Eisenkot received endorsements from Arab parties and a majority of Knesset members to try to form Israel's next government, with President Herzog set to announce his mandate decision on Sunday.

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Framing varies: Most outlets report the same facts, but right-leaning sources emphasize Arab parties' reluctant choice between 'bad and even worse' and frame Eisenkot's path as uncertain, while centre-left outlets highlight the historic nature of Arab backing and Netanyahu's weakening.

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This is about Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot securing endorsements from a majority of members—including Arab parties and a key that had long backed Benjamin Netanyahu—to try to form a coalition government after the latest election. President Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday whether he will task Eisenkot with forming a government, likely ending Netanyahu's 14-year tenure.

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The claim is solidly sourced from multiple reputable outlets (Reuters, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, etc.) that cite official party endorsements and statements from the President's office. The reporting is close to primary sources, with named parties and vote counts making it verifiable.

Gadi Eisenkot received endorsements from Arab parties and a majority of Knesset members to try to form Israel's next government, with President Herzog set to announce his mandate decision on Sunday.

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