Israel's President to Begin Consultations on Netanyahu or Eisenkot Coalition

President Isaac Herzog will commence consultations with Israeli party leaders on November 4th to determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or his rival Gadi Eisenkot will be given the first opportunity to form a governing coalition. The decision follows an inconclusive election that has left no party with a clear majority, placing the president in a pivotal role to break the deadlock.

Earlier in the week, the Joint List, a coalition of Arab parties that secured a record number of seats, indicated a willingness to support opposition factions to oust Netanyahu, presenting a potential "historic opportunity" to change the country's direction. This bloc now holds significant leverage in the coalition-building process. Meanwhile, Iran's leaders are reportedly not anticipating a significant shift in Israeli or U.S. policy, regardless of the election outcome, as Netanyahu continues his efforts to remain in power.

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