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Israel's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government

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Gadi Eisenkot ran as the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won enough support to command a majority. Israel's main parties have recommended Eisenkot form a new government.

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