Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government
Herzog said no bloc has enough support to form a government and will hold more talks before naming a candidate.
- On Thursday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced that it remains unclear who can form the next government, despite concluding consultations with Knesset factions marked by mutual vetoes.
- Neither political bloc reached the 61 seats needed for a majority in the October 27 election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp securing 53 seats and Gadi Eisenkot's camp holding 48.
- Herzog reported that 67 Knesset members recommended Eisenkot to form a government, while 46 backed Netanyahu, leaving the remaining members uncommitted to either candidate.
- To break the deadlock, Herzog plans personal talks with party leaders before announcing his choice on Sunday, November 8, when the selected candidate receives 28 days to form a government.
- The primary sticking point for a coalition remains the inclusion of Arab parties, who refuse to designate Hamas a terrorist organization, risking fresh elections if negotiations fail.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated on Thursday evening that it is unclear who has the ability to form a government, despite Gadi Eisenkot receiving 67 recommendations and Benjamin Netanyahu 46. This uncertainty stems from mutual vetoes between and within political blocs, particularly concerning the inclusion of Arab parties due to their stance on Hamas. Herzog plans to hold personal talks with party leaders before tasking someone on Sunday.
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