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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Israels herzog urges compromise to form government after divisive election | History Defined

Israeli President Isaac Herzog receives the official results of the elections for the 26th Knesset in Jerusalem November 4, 2026.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog receives the official results of the elections for the 26th Knesset from the Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg in Jerusalem on November 4, 2026. © Ronen Zvulun, Reuters

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday formally accepted the certified results from last week’s legislative elections which delivered no clear winner, and said he would begin consultations regarding the formation of a new government. Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, are negotiating to form a governing coalition.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday urged political leaders to compromise in forming a government after an election he said had no clear winner and condemned "racist" rhetoric against Arab parties.

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