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Herzog Concerned Over US Aid, Urges Swift Government Formation
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President Isaac Herzog expressed deep concern over US defense aid, calling it "a bolt from the blue," and urged the swift formation of a government to address the issue. Representatives of the Yashar party met with Herzog to recommend their chairman, Gadi Eisenkot, for the mandate to form the next government. Herzog also called for de-escalation in public discourse and stressed the importance of maintaining US aid, which is secured by an MOU until 2028.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- President Herzog is deeply concerned about US defense aid, calling it "a bolt from the blue."
- Herzog urged swift government formation to address US aid and other national priorities.
- The Yashar party recommended Gadi Eisenkot to President Herzog for the mandate to form a government.
- Yashar plans parliamentary moves, including changing the Knesset Speaker, before forming a coalition.
- MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen opposes a unity government with Likud under Netanyahu.
- Herzog called for de-escalation in public discourse and expressed confidence in the Attorney General and Shin Bet head.
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