Israeli President to Begin Consultations with Parties to Avoid New Elections

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations with parliamentary parties to discuss the political situation following recent elections and seek agreements to avoid new elections. He will receive official election results on Wednesday and aims to foster open dialogue among party representatives. Herzog emphasized the need for leaders to accept the election outcomes and work collaboratively to find creative solutions. The recent elections confirmed Likud, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the most voted party, but neither the ruling bloc nor the opposition reached the necessary majority in the Knesset. Negotiations are expected to take place in the coming days or weeks to prevent a return to the polls.