Israel's President Starts Talks to Break Election Deadlock
Israel's President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations with political parties after the election ended in a deadlock. He warned politicians that not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled, if they want to avoid another election. His message signals how hard the next steps may be for those seeking to build a majority.
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Context: Israel's president has a mostly ceremonial role, but he consults party leaders and chooses who gets the first chance to form a government after an inconclusive vote. The country has held repeated elections in recent years.
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