Herzog accepts Israel election results, starts talks on forming government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog treated the certified election results as binding on Wednesday and opened consultations with parties on who should form the next government.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday declared the certified results of last week's parliamentary elections legally binding. He then began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government, according to PBS NewsHour and France 24.
France 24 reports the talks with party leaders started Wednesday night. Their purpose is to decide whom Herzog will designate to try to form a government.
France 24 says the process could bring Netanyahu's opponents to power. Its headline says Herzog urged compromise after a divisive election. The report excerpt does not include what he said.
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- PBS NewsHourIsrael's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election resultsWed, Nov 4, 4:16 PM EST
- France 24Israel president urges compromise after divisive electionThu, Nov 5, 5:30 AM EST
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