The Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, announced that he will reveal on Sunday the name of the deputy in charge of forming the next government after much disputed parliamentary elections and consultations with the parties throughout the week.
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05/11/2026
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O Israeli President Isaac Herzog has today indicated that he will announce on Sunday the name of who will be responsible for forming government after very close legislative elections and consultations with the various parties throughout this week.
“ I intend to instruct a member of the Knesset (the parliament) to form the Government this Sunday.”, said Herzog, in a video message released today, stating that the outgoing Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, obtained the support of 46 Members, against 67 for his centrist opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, while seven Members abstained.
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