Eisenkot Tapped To Form Government: President tasks him with coalition bid; rifts emerge with Lieberman

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as the frontrunner to lead the change bloc in Israel's Knesset when the legislature convenes on Tuesday.According to Israeli news outlet N12, Eisenkot is scheduled to hold talks with Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman on Monday to discuss the parliamentary leadership position.

Eisenkot is currently considered the leading contender for the role.The proposed meeting comes amid ongoing political consultations following president Isaac Herzog's decision to entrust Eisenkot with the task of forming Israel's next government.

The two leaders are expected to discuss, who should head the Change Bloc in the Knesset, according to news agency ANI.Eisenkot officially received the mandate on Sunday after securing recommendations from 67 members of the 120-seat Knesset during consultations with various political factions.