Live Blog Update| Israeli Elections 5 November 2026 21:17 GMT Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, following post-election talks with all party leaders. "I intend to task a member of Knesset (parliament) with forming the government this coming Sunday," Herzog said in a video message, noting that 46 parliament members recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while 67 backed his opponent, Gadi Eisenkot. Seven lawmakers abstained.
Israel president says to announce Sunday who will form new government
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