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Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path

Votes are still being counted, but it appears that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition nor the opposition alliance headed by Gadi Eisenkot will have a majority.

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Torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice

28 October 2026 at 05:18
The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog casting his ballot Tuesday in Jerusalem during Israel’s general election.

Israel’s Election: When Will We Know Who Will Be Prime Minister?

28 October 2026 at 12:38
Most votes were expected to be counted by Wednesday, but forming a government could take weeks of negotiations — or require another election.

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