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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.

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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.