President Herzog to Begin Coalition Consultations Wednesday, Knesset Swears In November 10

Following the final election results, the Director General of the President's Residence, Eyal Shviki, sent official letters to faction representatives on Sunday, November 2. The letters informed them that President Isaac Herzog will commence consultations with all elected factions on Wednesday, November 4, to begin the process of forming a government. Shviki stated that the President's Residence is open to all factions and expects representatives to approach the consultations with open minds, willing to listen and share ideas to prevent further elections. The President's Residence is preparing to host faction representatives starting Wednesday, aiming for a state-oriented, respectful, and substantive consultation process. President Herzog has also instructed that his meetings with the factions be broadcast live on various media platforms to promote transparency with Israeli citizens. Additionally, a reception and orientation day for the 48 new Knesset members is scheduled for Monday, November 9. The 26th Knesset is set to be sworn in during a festive plenary session on Tuesday, November 10, with the potential appointment of a new Knesset speaker. President Herzog is expected to decide by next Wednesday, November 11, whom to task with forming the government.