Herzog to Name Israel's Next Government Pick Sunday
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government. The decision follows post-election talks he held with all party leaders. Forming a government after a vote is a key step in Israeli politics.
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Context: Israel's president has a largely ceremonial role, but he chooses which lawmaker gets the first chance to build a coalition after an election. Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has many parties, so coalitions usually need several partners.
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