Israel's president to begin consultations with parties after election deadlock
Israel’s president on Wednesday opened talks on forming a new government with a call for compromise, saying neither side had won divisive elections, as he also condemned “racist” rhetoric against Arab parties that made sharp gains. More than a week after Israel’s first election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, President Isaac Herzog began meeting party leaders to decide whether to give…
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Israel's president to begin consultations with parties after election deadlock (opens BBC News in a new tab)
Herzog warned politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
Israel president urges compromise after divisive election (opens Dawn in a new tab)
Israel’s president on Wednesday opened talks on forming a new government with a call for compromise, saying neither side had won divisive elections, as he also condemned “racist” rhetoric against Arab parties that made sharp gains. More than a week after…
