Herzog Calls for Political Compromise to Form New Israeli Government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has urged political factions to make concessions to resolve the government formation crisis, as Eisenkot is tasked with the mandate.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog opened the inaugural session of the new Knesset amidst a climate of political uncertainty following the recent elections.
In his address, Herzog called upon lawmakers to demonstrate flexibility and reach out to their political rivals to facilitate the formation of a stable government.
The 120 members of the Knesset were sworn in during the session, as the country faces the challenge of securing the absolute majority of 61 votes required to form a new cabinet.
President Herzog has officially tasked Eisenkot with forming the government, granting him a 28-day period to complete the negotiations.
Eisenkot has pledged to work toward establishing a national emergency government as quickly as possible, while questions remain regarding the ability of political forces to overcome their ongoing divisions.