© 2026 KGOU
News and Music for Oklahoma
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Israel's President taps Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form the new government

Israel's president has tapped a lawmaker to try to form a new government. He has about six weeks to build a coalition.

Copyright 2026 NPR

Lauren Frayer is NPR's international correspondent based in London.
Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.
More News
Support nonprofit, public service journalism you trust. Give now.