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Religious Zionism Faction Recommends Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Consultations to form the next government commenced at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, following the finalization of the 26th Knesset election results. During a meeting with President Yitzhak Herzog, the Religious Zionism party delegation, led by Minister Orit Struk and including Itamar Eitam and Zvika Mor, officially recommended Benjamin Netanyahu to lead the government formation.

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What happened

01The Religious Zionism party officially recommended Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government during consultations at the President's Residence on Wednesday.
02Minister Orit Struk led the Religious Zionism delegation alongside Itamar Eitam and Zvika Mor in meetings with President Yitzhak Herzog.
03President Herzog questioned Minister Struk during their meeting regarding her stance on refusing to sit in a coalition with Arab lawmakers.
04The Shin Bet is investigating suspected extensive foreign funding and covert interference in the elections by potentially hostile entities.
05President Herzog expressed full support for the security and law enforcement agencies investigating the suspected foreign election subversion.
06The consultations followed the finalization of the 26th Knesset election results, in which ultra-Orthodox parties secured 13 mandates.

During the consultations, President Herzog engaged in a sharp exchange with Minister Struk, questioning her stance on refusing to sit with Arab lawmakers, to which she responded that reality had made the distinction. The political discussions took place against the backdrop of an ongoing Shin Bet investigation into suspected extensive foreign interference and covert funding from potentially hostile entities during the elections. President Herzog expressed his full support for the security and law enforcement agencies investigating these suspicions.

The endorsement from the Religious Zionism party strengthens Netanyahu's position as he seeks to build a coalition. President Herzog is expected to conclude his meetings with all Knesset party leaders soon and announce his final decision on whom to task with forming the government.

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