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Israel's Complex Path to Forming a Government Explained
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Israelis will vote on October 27 to elect a new Knesset and prime minister, with results expected by November 4. The process involves parties crossing a 3.25% threshold to enter parliament, and the leader who can form a 61-seat coalition becomes premier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are leading contenders, but polls suggest neither bloc will secure a majority. President Isaac Herzog will task a candidate with forming a government, who has 28 days, extendable by 14, to succeed.
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- Israelis vote on October 27 to elect a new 120-seat parliament and prime minister.
- Parties need 3.25% of votes to enter the Knesset; about 11 of 38 are expected to pass.
- The leader who forms a coalition of at least 61 Knesset members typically becomes prime minister.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are leading contenders.
- Polls indicate neither Netanyahu's nor Eisenkot's bloc will achieve a majority.
- President Isaac Herzog will task a candidate with forming a government within 28 days, extendable by 14.
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