In a decisive political shift, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked former military chief and prominent opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot with forming the nation’s next government. The decision follows weeks of coalition deadlock following the recent elections, passing over long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he failed to secure a workable majority in the 120-seat Knesset.By handing the mandate to Eisenkot, a former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff who broke away to lead a centrist-nationalist coalition, the presidency has signalled a willingness to move past years of political instability and deep institutional polarisation. n18oc_world CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube