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Forming a government in Israel: Isaac Herzog now has a choice

No camp was able to win a clear majority in the Israeli parliamentary elections. Now President Herzog must decide who he will appoint to form the government.

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After the Israeli parliamentary elections, no political camp was able to achieve a clear majority.
President Isaac Herzog is now faced with the task of appointing a candidate to form a government.

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After the parliamentary elections in Israel, no political camp was able to form a majority.

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Complicated formation of a government In Israel it now depends on the president

No camp was able to win a clear majority in the Israeli parliamentary elections. Now President Herzog must decide who he will appoint to form the government.

By Muriel Kalisch, Jerusalem

October 29, 2026, 5:47 p.m

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President Herzog will hold talks with party leaders to form a government.
Very likely · Within days

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Who will President Herzog appoint to form the government?
How long will the process of forming a government take?

Forming a government in Israel: Isaac Herzog now has a choice

No camp was able to win a clear majority in the Israeli parliamentary elections. Now President Herzog must decide who he will appoint to form the government.

Quick Look

After the Israeli parliamentary elections, no political camp was able to achieve a clear majority.
President Isaac Herzog is now faced with the task of appointing a candidate to form a government.

AI-generated summary

Why It Matters

After the parliamentary elections in Israel, no political camp was able to form a majority.

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Complicated formation of a government In Israel it now depends on the president

No camp was able to win a clear majority in the Israeli parliamentary elections. Now President Herzog must decide who he will appoint to form the government.

By Muriel Kalisch, Jerusalem

October 29, 2026, 5:47 p.m

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

President Herzog will hold talks with party leaders to form a government.
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

Who will President Herzog appoint to form the government?
How long will the process of forming a government take?

Forming a government in Israel: Isaac Herzog now has a choice

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Forming a government in Israel: Isaac Herzog now has a choice

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