Full coverage· Politics· Updated 4 Nov, 23:47

Haredi Faction Refuses to Recommend Netanyahu, Herzog Consults Party Leaders

President Isaac Herzog began consultations to form Israel's next government, with the ultra-Orthodox Degel HaTorah faction announcing it will not recommend a prime minister. While several parties back Benjamin Netanyahu, a bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot is expected to receive the mandate.

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What happened

01Degel HaTorah faction will not recommend any candidate for prime minister, impacting coalition talks.
02President Isaac Herzog began two-day consultations to determine who will form the next government.
03Gadi Eisenkot is expected to receive the mandate to form a government, holding a lead in recommendations.
04Religious Zionism's Orit Strock faced questioning from Herzog over her rejection of Arab parties.
05Yisrael Beytenu confirmed support for Eisenkot, citing strategic reasons for excluding Arab and Haredi parties.
06The failure to pass a law exempting Haredi men from IDF service is a point of contention.

During meetings, Herzog questioned party stances on Arab parties and election integrity. Yisrael Beytenu confirmed support for Eisenkot, citing strategic reasons for excluding certain factions. Eisenkot is projected to have more recommendations, but faces coalition-building challenges.

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