# Herzog faces pivotal choice as Israel struggles to form government

https://mins.news/en/item/133478

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-07 05:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/7/president-herzog-faces-key-choice-as-israel-struggles-to-form-government?traffic_source=rss

> Israeli President Isaac Herzog must decide who gets the first chance to form a government after an inconclusive election. Gadi Eisenkot has endorsements from 67 lawmakers, including Arab-led parties he has ruled out bringing into government. If no coalition is formed, Benjamin Netanyahu could remain in power.

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