Israeli President to Announce Government Formation Mandate on Sunday

Source Summary

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce on November 8 whom he will task with forming a new government following consultations with all party leaders. In parliamentary recommendations, 67 lawmakers backed opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot, while 46 supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with seven abstaining.

Why it matters

The president's decision will determine who has the legal mandate to attempt government formation, a critical step in resolving Israel's post-election political situation.