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.