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Israel's president begins process of coalition government negotiations

Israel's president begins process of coalition government negotiations

Summary

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is beginning coalition government negotiations this week after an election produced no clear winner. A possible centrist opposition coalition with Arab parties could replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but protests for and against the idea show that the public is divided.

Key Facts

  • Isaac Herzog is Israel’s president.
  • Herzog is beginning coalition negotiations this week.
  • The election ended without a clear winner.
  • One possible coalition would bring together the centrist opposition bloc and Arab parties.
  • Such a coalition would oust current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • Protests supporting and opposing the possible coalition took place this weekend.
  • The protests showed that the Israeli public is divided over the idea.
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