TOn Saturday, Israel’s president chose Gadi Eisenkotin ‘%s’ the strongest rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prove the formation of a new government, following elections that resulted in political impasses, leaving none of them a clear path to power.

Netanyahu, the leader with the longest service in Israel, is trying to remain in office after his religious-nationalist coalition lost majority in the October 27th elections, although the largest bloc in parliament remained, reports ReutersKlankosova broadcast.tv.

Eisencott, the former army chief, has refused to join the Arab parties with support he would secure most of the seats in parliament. However, Arab leaders — indignant by what they consider to be the racist policies of Netanyah and his far-right allies — still proposed Eisenkot to prove the government’s formation, giving him the largest number of support.

President Herzeg has invited Gadi Eisenkotti to the Presidential Residence, where he will be charged with the task of forming the government tomorrow, President Isaac Herzeg said. The president’s role is largely ceremonial and includes the appointment of a candidate to form a coalition after the elections.