Israel's President Isaac Herzog to choose next prime minister
The short version
- He will decide who to task with forming the next coalition government.
- The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.
- The president is responsible for appointing a candidate to form the next government after elections.
What we don’t know yet
- Which political parties will be involved in coalition negotiations.
- The timeline for completing the coalition formation process.
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First reported by The New York Times Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice
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