Israel's president begins coalition talks after accepting certified election results
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog opened consultations with party leaders Wednesday to form a new government following last week's parliamentary elections. Herzog called for compromise, noting neither side achieved a clear victory, and warned that not all political promises could be fulfilled if parties wanted to avoid another election.
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Israel's president to begin consultations with parties after election deadlock (opens BBC News in a new tab)
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Israel president urges compromise after divisive election (opens Dawn in a new tab)
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Israel's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week's parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government.
Israel's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results (opens CNA in a new tab)
Israel president urges compromise after divisive election (opens France 24 in a new tab)
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. Herzog began consultations with party leaders…
