Israel's Election Results Certified and Presented to President Herzog
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Central Election Commission has certified the results of the recent Knesset elections, with the Likud party securing the most seats. The certified results were presented to President Yitzhak Herzog, who will now begin consultations to form a new government. The certification occurred amid an ongoing investigation into suspected foreign interference, though the commission found no grounds to invalidate the results.
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- Israel's Central Election Commission certified the results of the October 27th Knesset elections.
- The Likud party emerged as the largest faction with 27 seats.
- The certified results were presented to President Yitzhak Herzog on November 4th.
- An investigation into suspected foreign interference is ongoing but did not halt certification.
- President Herzog will now consult with factions to assign government formation.
Israel's Central Election Commission (CEC) officially certified the results of the October 27th Knesset elections on Wednesday, November 4th, presenting them to President Yitzhak Herzog at his residence in Jerusalem. The certification passed with 15 votes in favor, two against, and 14 abstentions. The final tally confirms the Likud party as the largest faction with 27 seats, followed by Yashar with 21, Yahad with 12, the Joint List with 11, Democrats and Ra'am with 8 each, Yisrael Beiteinu, Otzma Yehudit, and Yahadut HaTorah with 7 each, and Shas and Zionut Datit Ve'Zehut with 6 seats apiece. The certification proceeded despite ongoing investigations into suspected foreign interference in the elections. CEC Chairman Noam Sohlberg stated that while the probe continues, there is currently no reason to doubt the overall election results or delay their approval. A review of protocols from 9,069 polling stations, approximately 75% of the total, found no irregularities that would alter the outcome or compromise the election's integrity. President Herzog will now begin consultations with parliamentary faction representatives to determine who will be tasked with forming the next government.
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