Herzog will announce on Sunday who he will entrust with the formation of the new Israeli government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce the new government formation on Sunday after consultations with political parties. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has the backing of 67 newly elected lawmakers, while current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has support from 46. No party bloc achieved a parliamentary majority in the recent elections, complicating the government formation process. Herzog emphasized his authority to decide who can form a government amidst mutual vetoes among parties. Netanyahu remains in office until a new government is established, with the appointed candidate having 28 days to form a government, extendable by two weeks.