Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.

By: Ephrat Livni， Johnatan Reiss and Aaron Boxerman

5 November 2026 at 13:02

Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

President Isaac Herzog of Israel with members of the Central Elections Committee in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister

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By: Ephrat Livni

5 November 2026 at 10:56

Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock

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By: Isabel Kershner

4 November 2026 at 09:43

President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.

President Isaac Herzog may push for a broad, unity government after the fractious election, analysts say.

A 31,000-Mile Walk Ends in England, at Mom’s House

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By: Amanda Holpuch

2 November 2026 at 20:00

Karl Bushby arrived in Hull, England, on Monday after spending 28 years crossing four continents on foot.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

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By: Aaron Boxerman

2 November 2026 at 10:30

Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

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