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President's Consultations Continue Amid Shifting Alliances for Government Formation

President Isaac Herzog is continuing consultations with political parties on forming a government, with Gadi Eisenkot potentially securing 67 recommendations if the Joint List backs him. United Torah Judaism is expected to abstain, weakening Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc.

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01Gadi Eisenkot may receive recommendations from 67 Knesset members if the Joint List supports him.
02United Torah Judaism is expected to abstain from recommending a candidate, weakening Netanyahu's bloc.
03President Isaac Herzog is conducting consultations to determine who will be tasked with forming a government.
04Forming a coalition faces challenges, including disagreements over Arab party support and the conscription law.
05The candidate tasked with forming a government will have 28 days to secure a majority in the Knesset.

Both candidates face challenges in building a stable coalition due to internal party disagreements and potential reliance on Arab parties. The President will decide who gets the mandate based on recommendations and practical coalition-building prospects.

Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original