Herzog Starts Talks to Form Israel's Next Government
Israel's President Herzog has accepted the vote results and begun consultations with parties after an election deadlock. Opposition lawmakers have reportedly picked Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, and reports say Arab lawmakers have offered support.
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Israel's president has a mostly ceremonial role but decides which party leader gets the first chance to build a coalition. Because no party usually wins a clear majority, forming a government can take weeks of negotiation.
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