Two weeks after Israel's elections, efforts to form a new government are still underway. At the opening of the Knesset, the various parties showed no signs of cooperation.
World politicsIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government in Israel.
World politicsOpposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will be given the chance to try to form a government in Israel, according to President Isaac Herzog's office.
World politicsIsraeli President Isaac Herzog says he will announce on Sunday who will be tasked with forming a new government. Israel's largest Arab party alliance, the Joint List, wants opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to be given the task.
World politicsThe rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsThe Arab parties appear to be the winners in Israel’s election, while the far right is the loser. But who will take power remains an open question the day after the country’s “destiny” election.
World politicsThe blocs are evenly matched as votes are counted in Israel's parliamentary elections. Benjamin Netanyahu's side looks set to win slightly more seats, but a deadlock is likely. Parties that have so far been left out could become kingmakers.
World politicsThe war was supposed to deliver a quick victory against Iran and Hezbollah - instead it ended with two ceasefires imposed by the US, without clear Israeli victories. Now criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is growing ahead of the autumn elections. There is great disappointment, says political scientist Uriel Abulof in Tel Aviv.
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