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Israeli President Herzog to determine coalition formation path following inconclusive election

Nov 05, 2026 11:42 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel israel, politics, election, coalition, government-formation

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing to make a decisive decision on which party leader receives the mandate to form a government after an inconclusive election. This internal political shift is significant as it may alter the composition of the Israeli cabinet, potentially influencing future security policies and diplomatic stances regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran and its proxies.

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Isaac Herzog is set to make a high-stakes call: who gets first shot at forming a coalition after Israel’s inconclusive election.

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President Isaac Herzog is set to decide which party leader gets the first opportunity to form a coalition government.

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