Eisenkot announces "novel and unusual" political actions after taking over the task of forming a government in Israel

Israel's party leader, Gadi Eisenkot Yashar ,on Sunday expressed the need for "innovative and unusual" political action after formally assuming the task of forming an Israeli government by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

"I take up the task entrusted to me here today to lead the establishment of a national emergency government, which will require innovative and extraordinary political action," he said from the seat of the Israeli Presidency.

"Israel cannot waste time or repeat other elections," added the leader of the centrist party, who said he would have to negotiate for sufficient support in the Knesset or the Israeli Parliament.

He has thus appealed to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's Likud Party and Religious Zionism . "If they think it's time for unity, as you told the president, I can't imagine why you can't come and support a government that I'm going to lead and the principles that I've presented," he offered. Eisenkot stressed that his "door and hand are open" to all delegates who understand the gravity of this moment and are willing to take bold steps in the State of Israel.

On the contrary, "anyone who, for personal and non-substantial reasons, attempts to sabotage the formation of government will be severely censured by history for his unwillingness to save Israel in an emergency."

Former Chief of Staff of the Armed ForcesEisenkot has argued that he has a "deep sense of duty": "I want a clear understanding of the heavy responsibility on my shoulders," he said. "With me and before me [are] the eyes of all the children of Israel," he said.

Eisenkot has warned that Israel "is at a crucial moment." "War scenarios remain open at the same time," he said.

"We are in the midst of a devastating diplomatic crisis and even our closest friends and allies say they need to reconsider their relations with us, "he said.

President Herzog, for his part, has asked Eisenkot to do "everything possible." "I hope you will do your best to form a government that will serve the whole nation. I hope with all my heart that the government that is to be formed will achieve the unity, connection and healing of all parts of the nation, "he said.