Israel opposition backs Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister as coalition talks begin

Israel's opposition backed former army chief Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister on Tuesday.
Eisenkot’s alliance won 48 seats against Netanyahu’s 53, falling short of the 61 needed.
The opposition remains divided on allying with Arab-majority parties to form a majority.
President Herzog must pick a candidate by 11 November, or face another election.

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