Government leaders
After Bibi's Unity Plea, Israel's President Gives His Rival First Shot At Power
After Bibi's Unity Plea, Israel's President Gives His Rival First Shot At Power Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government, a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose bloc finished 14 seats short of his rival's backers. Herzog announced the decision Saturday night, a day earlier than expected, according to the Associated Press.The timing was pointed. AP reported that the announcement came shortly after Netanyahu released a video calling for a "national unity government" and warning against "hastily swe