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Israel coalition talks gain momentum

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Israel coalition talks gain momentum

Following inconclusive elections in Israel, opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot says he is confident of securing the mandate to form a government, as President Isaac Herzog prepares to nominate the first candidate.

Eisenkot claims he is making progress in efforts to oust long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.