Israel election: When will government be formed, who will lead it?
Summary
Israel’s October 27 election left no bloc with a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. President Isaac Herzog is expected to ask a lawmaker to form a government by November 11, with coalition talks potentially involving rival Jewish parties or support from Arab-led parties.Key Facts
- The pro-Netanyahu coalition won 53 seats, while the bloc of Jewish parties opposing him won 48.
- Arab-led parties won 19 seats: the Joint List took 11 and Ra’am took 8.
- A government needs the support of at least 61 Knesset members.
- Election results must be certified and presented to President Isaac Herzog by November 4.
- The new Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on November 10, and Herzog must assign a lawmaker to form a government by November 11.
- The person Herzog selects will have 28 days to form a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.
- Likely candidates to receive the mandate include Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot.
- Arab-led parties could join an opposition coalition or support it from outside, but the article says their role remains uncertain. If no agreement is reached, Israel could hold another election.
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