Eisenkot Says Israel Chose Change, Rejected Netanyahu’s Rule

Opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said early Wednesday that Israel had “chosen change” after the tenure of outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Eisenkot described that choice as a rejection of Netanyahu’s rule, presenting it as a mandate for a new political direction.

He said he would seek to form a new government, setting out his intended next step as the opposition looks to replace Netanyahu’s administration.

The remarks outlined Eisenkot’s ambition to lead the formation of a government, but provided no details on its potential composition or a timetable for talks.