Israel's President Begins Second Round of Coalition Consultations
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
President Isaac Herzog began a second round of coalition consultations with Knesset factions on Thursday, following initial meetings where most parties recommended Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Yisrael Beiteinu, however, nominated Gadi Eisenkot. Herzog urged parties to prioritize the country's best interests to form a stable government and avoid new elections. Consultations are scheduled throughout the day with various parties, concluding with Likud.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog started coalition consultations on Thursday with Knesset factions.
- Most parties recommended Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to form the government.
- Yisrael Beiteinu nominated Gadi Eisenkot as their candidate for prime minister.
- The President stressed the need for a stable government and avoiding repeat elections.
- Consultations are scheduled throughout Thursday with multiple parties, including Likud.
President Isaac Herzog is set to commence the second round of consultations with Knesset factions on Thursday at 8:45 AM, following the initial meetings held the previous day. On Wednesday, the President's Residence hosted discussions with the Religious Zionism, Shas, Yisrael Beiteinu, and Zehut parties. Most of these parties recommended Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu as their candidate to form the next government. However, Yisrael Beiteinu uniquely nominated Gadi Eisenkot for the premiership.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, presented the final results of the 26th Knesset elections to President Herzog. The President emphasized the need to avoid repeat elections and form a stable government, urging party representatives to understand that not all campaign promises may be feasible in the current reality. He stated that his sole criterion for recommending a candidate would be what is truly best for the country at this time, noting the broad discretion granted to the president in assigning the task of government formation.
The schedule for Thursday's consultations includes: United Torah Judaism at 8:45 AM, Otzma Yehudit at 9:45 AM, Democrats at 11:00 AM, Ra'am at 12:15 PM, the Joint List at 4:45 PM, Behadag at 6:00 PM, Yashar at 7:15 PM, and Likud at 8:30 PM.
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