Israeli President Urges Against More Elections, Calls for Open Minds
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
President Isaac Herzog called for avoiding further elections following a high voter turnout, urging all parties to approach consultations with an open mind. He will receive official results next week from the Central Elections Committee chairman and then begin coalition talks. The high turnout was praised as a sign of strong democratic will in Israel.
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- President Isaac Herzog stressed the need to avoid additional elections after yesterday's vote.
- Herzog expects all parties to approach coalition talks with an open mind.
- The President noted the exceptionally high voter turnout as impressive.
- He will receive official election results next week from Judge Noam Sohlberg.
- Consultations with all factions will begin at the President's Residence.
President Isaac Herzog stated on Wednesday that all efforts must be made to avoid further elections, especially after the high voter turnout observed in the recent election. "We must understand one thing, and I said this even before the elections, we must do everything, certainly after yesterday, not to return to additional elections," Herzog said. He added, "So I expect everyone who comes here to come with an open mind." Herzog made these remarks during a meeting with the "Replacing Words" initiative at the President's Residence. He described election day as "very impressive," noting the exceptionally high voter turnout, the largest in decades, which he called "a certificate of honor for Israeli society." The President expressed his joy at this, seeing it as a testament to the significant desire for democracy in Israel. He is scheduled to receive the official election results next week from the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg. Following this, Herzog will commence the consultation process at the President's Residence, where he will meet with each faction, ask questions, and hold discussions.
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