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Herzog Delays Government Mandate Decision Until Sunday Amidst Recommendations

President Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday, November 8, whom he will task with forming Israel's next government. Gadi Eisenkot received 67 recommendations from lawmakers, while Benjamin Netanyahu garnered 46. Herzog cited the need to assess the actual ability to form a government due to political divisions.

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What happened

01President Isaac Herzog will announce his choice for prime minister on Sunday, November 8.
02Gadi Eisenkot secured 67 recommendations, significantly more than Benjamin Netanyahu's 46.
03Herzog will hold personal talks to assess the feasibility of forming a stable government.
04Eisenkot's party claims the recommendations signify a public vote for change.
05Likud warned against a government reliant on parties supporting terrorism.

Eisenkot's party hailed the recommendations as a mandate for change, urging swift action, while Likud warned against a government dependent on Arab parties.

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