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Netanyahu Suffers Major Blow as Rival Gadi Eisenkot Formally Asked to Form Israel Government

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Israel's president asks opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot to form a government.

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The decision deals a major political blow to incumbent leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

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The move follows weeks of electoral deadlock and party consultations.

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Negotiations for a ruling coalition face a complicated and uncertain path.

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