President Isaac Herzog finalized his post-election political discussions and announced he will designate a Knesset member to assemble the administration on Sunday. The president revealed the consultation outcomes in a video message to the public. During those talks, 67 parliament members backed Gadi Eisenkot to head the government, while 46 lawmakers backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and seven abstained.
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Gadi Eisenkot secured a clear majority of endorsements among the members of parliament co…: Gadi Eisenkot secured a clear majority of endorsements among the members of parliament consulted.
Seven members of the Knesset chose to abstain rather than recommend a candidate for prime…: Seven members of the Knesset chose to abstain rather than recommend a candidate for prime minister.
The president's formal decision follows extensive post-election discussions conducted wit…: The president's formal decision follows extensive post-election discussions conducted with leaders across all political parties.
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Israel president says to announce Sunday who will form new government
5 November 2026 21:17 GMT
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, following post-election talks with all party leaders.
"I intend to task a member of Knesset (parliament) with forming the government this coming Sunday," Herzog said in a video message, noting that 46 parliament members recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while 67 backed his opponent, Gadi Eisenkot. Seven lawmakers abstained.
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