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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government, Deutsche Welle and France 24 reported. Eisenkot has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners and secure a parliamentary majority. Arab-led parties have endorsed him even though he has ruled out a coalition with them. France 24 reported that an alliance with Arab Israeli parties appears the easiest option mathematically but remains politically sensitive. No seat figures or detailed negotiating positions have been given in the coverage.