Israeli President Urges Parties to Prevent New Elections
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged political parties to prevent further elections and approach coalition talks with an open mind. He announced that consultations would begin next week after official results are received from Judge Solberg. Herzog praised the high voter turnout in the recent election as a sign of strong commitment to democracy in Israel.
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- President Isaac Herzog urged parties to prevent further elections after the recent vote.
- Consultations for forming the next government will begin next week, Herzog said.
- Herzog expects parties to approach the talks with an open mind.
- He praised the high voter turnout as impressive and a sign of commitment to democracy.
President Isaac Herzog called on Israeli parties on Wednesday to make every effort to avoid another round of elections and to approach consultations at the President's Residence with an open mind. Speaking at an event for the "Exchanging Words" initiative the day after the 26th Knesset elections, Herzog announced that the consultation process would begin next week after he receives the official election results. "We must do everything, certainly after yesterday, to avoid further elections," the President stated. "So I expect everyone who comes here to come with an open mind."
Herzog outlined the expected procedure: "I will receive the official results next week from Judge Solberg. After that, I will begin the consultation process here, I will hear from each faction, we will ask questions and hold discussions." He also praised the high voter turnout in the recent election, calling it "very impressive" and a "certificate of honor for Israeli society." The President added that the high participation demonstrated the significant desire for democracy in Israel.
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