Israelβs President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government NYT - World By: Aaron Boxerman 4 November 2026 at 16:13 President Isaac Herzog began meeting with party leaders for two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition. Β© Erik Marmor/Getty ImagesIsraeli President Isaac Herzog delivers remarks at his official residence in Jerusalem on Monday.