Isaac Herzog Begins Consultations to Form Israeli Government
President Isaac Herzog began consultations with party representatives to select a candidate to form a coalition government following the October 27 election.
Isaac Herzog began consultations with party representatives on Wednesday to determine which candidate will be tasked with forming the next coalition government. The process follows the October 27 election, where neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rival Gadi Eisenkot secured a parliamentary majority.
Herzog holds broad legal discretion to select any candidate he believes is most likely to form a government, regardless of party size. To prevent the need for another election, he has indicated a willingness to back a unity government between Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
Herzog stated that outside influences will not sway his decision, specifically referencing pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. He asserted that Israel's democracy and constitution are the primary considerations in his selection process.
