Israel Struggles to Form Government as Herzog Weighs Options
Israel is still struggling to form a government, and President Herzog faces a key choice on how to move forward. Two Arab parties have reportedly backed Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, but reports mention a catch in the deal. Some Palestinian voters are upset with Netanyahu's political calculations.
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Context: Israel's president asks a leader to try forming a coalition after an election, and no party usually wins a majority alone. Netanyahu has been prime minister for much of recent years, and Arab parties have rarely joined governments, so their support would be unusual.
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