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Center Owned by The Tribune TrustIsrael’s United Torah Judaism, traditional Netanyahu ally, withholds endorsement for PM in Herzog consultations
What's behind this
After the US midterm elections, Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan warned that Netanyahu's leadership is “toxic” and could lead to international isolation and a clash with the United States. At the same time, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the American vote reflects a rejection of war as congressional control shifts. In Israel, President Isaac Herzog said he would work to avoid a fresh election, including supporting a unity government between Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
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left · 2 outlets
Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog accepted on Wednesday the certified results from last week’s vote, and said he would begin consultations with party representatives regarding the formation of a new government. Neither the party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor that of his main…
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center · 5 outlets
JERUSALEM: An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party long aligned with Benjamin Netanyahu declined on Thursday to recommend him to stay as Israel's prime minister, as signs grew that rival Gadi Eisenkot will have the first chance to form a government. President Isaac Herzog held a second day of consultations…
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right · 4 outlets
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received the official results of the country's elections, setting the stage for consultations with political parties to determine who should get the first opportunity to form the next government. Herzog received the results on Wednesday from Central Elections…
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The ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party broke tradition by withholding its endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during consultations with President Isaac Herzog, leaving Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot with a strong lead in recommendations ahead of the upcoming 26th parliament session.
