Consultations on the new government in Israel are starting. The president asks for creativity

The President condemned racist remarks against the Arab minority following the October 27 elections, emphasizing trust in investigations into foreign interference. He noted that while the elections were deemed fair, the suspected interference was minimal. Consultations for forming a government will begin on Wednesday, starting with smaller parties to explore coalition options, as neither major political bloc secured a majority. Herzog urged parties to compromise to avoid another election, highlighting the need for creativity and goodwill for Israel's benefit. The election results showed Netanyahu's bloc with 53 seats and the opposition with 48, leaving 19 seats for Arab parties, complicating coalition talks.