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Israel president to announce Sunday who will form new government

France 246 November 2026, 10:39 UTCIsrael

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday, November 8, whom he will task with trying to form a new government, following post-election talks with all party leaders. 46 parliament members recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while 67 backed his opponent Gadi Eisenkot. Seven lawmakers abstained.

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