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Consultations Round Concludes: 67 Recommend Eisenkot, 46 Recommend Netanyahu
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The Democrats faction recommended Gadi Eisenkot to form the government, and according to Arutz Sheva and Kikar HaShabbat, MK Yair Kreiv called for "a clear decision of 67 seats against Netanyahu". According to Kikar HaShabbat, Herzog wondered: "What will the campaign be after Netanyahu retires?".
Together, Ra'am and Yashar also recommended Eisenkot. Likud recommended Netanyahu, and according to Arutz Sheva, Herzog announced that 67 Knesset members recommended Eisenkot compared with 46 who recommended Netanyahu, and added that he would hold personal talks with party leaders before assigning the mandate on Sunday.






