Tel Aviv, Nov. 8 -- Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday called for a new era of "Zionism, solidarity, and friendship" in Israel after formally receiving the mandate from President Isaac Herzog to form the country's next government, pledging to establish a national emergency government amid mounting security, diplomatic and domestic challenges.

In a post on X following the mandate-conferral ceremony at the President's Residence, Eisenkot said Israel needed new leadership that could bring together different sections of society and overcome political divisions.

"Israel needs a new government. Israel needs leadership that champions what unites us and paves the way for a new era-an era of Zionism, solidarity, and friendship. The ta...