Keywords: Isaac Herzog


Israel: Gadi Eisenkot Gains Ground in Race to Form the Next Government

Israel's political landscape is undergoing a significant shift as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot strengthens his position in the race to form the country's next government. Developments following the recent parliamentary elections have weakened Benjamin Netanyahu's prospects of securing......

Israel Government Talks: United Torah Judaism Refuses to Endorse Netanyahu or Rival Candidate

Israel’s political negotiations have taken an unexpected turn after United Torah Judaism, a long-standing ally of Benjamin Netanyahu, declined to endorse any candidate for the formation of the next government. The ultra-Orthodox party announced its position during consultations with President Isaac......

Israel Political Crisis: Isaac Herzog Begins Talks to Choose Next Prime Minister

Israel has entered a decisive phase in its post-election political process, with President Isaac Herzog launching consultations with newly elected parliamentary parties to determine who should receive the mandate to form the country's next government. The discussions began on Wednesday evening,......

Israel: Isaac Herzog Condemns Racist Attacks on Arab Community and Calls for Political Compromise

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called for political restraint, respect for the Arab community and greater flexibility among political parties as the country faces a complicated government-formation process following the October 27 legislative elections. Speaking on Wednesday, November 4, during......

Israel Elections 2026: Electoral Authority Finds No Evidence of Voting Irregularities

Israel’s Central Elections Committee has concluded its examination of the October 27, 2026 legislative elections, announcing that its investigations uncovered no evidence of violations compromising the integrity of the vote. The findings come after six days of extensive verification involving thousands......

Israel’s 2026 Elections: How the Next Prime Minister Will Be Chosen and What Happens Next

Israel’s 2026 parliamentary elections have opened the way for a crucial political process: the formation of a new government. With neither of the two main political blocs holding a clear majority in the Knesset, the country faces potentially complicated coalition negotiations that could extend......

Israel: Opposition Parties Unite Behind Gadi Eisenkot to Replace Netanyahu

Israel’s opposition parties have taken a significant step towards challenging Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, agreeing to support former military chief Gadi Eisenkot as their preferred candidate for prime minister. The agreement signals a coordinated effort to establish a new governing coalition......

Israel Political Deadlock: Herzog Turns to Smaller Parties in Government Formation Talks

Israel is entering a delicate phase of political negotiations following its inconclusive parliamentary elections, with President Isaac Herzog preparing an unusual approach to consultations aimed at identifying a candidate capable of forming the country's next government. Rather than beginning discussions......

Israel: Netanyahu Open to a Broad National Unity Government Under His Leadership

Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed his willingness to form a broad national unity government following Israel’s 2026 legislative elections, signalling openness to negotiations with additional political parties while maintaining his commitment to existing right-wing coalition partners. The Israeli......