Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog begins consultations on Wednesday to determine who will be responsible for forming the government, which will begin, contrary to convention, with smaller blocs. The consultations continue until Thursday, after which Herzog will announce the name of the Knesset member who will be tasked with trying to form the government. Gadi Eisenkot enjoys the support of 48 representatives, and the number may rise to 67 if Arab representatives recommend him, compared to 53 in Benjamin Netanyahu's camp. Eisenkot's appointment does not guarantee the formation of the government, as he needs the confidence of at least 61 deputies, amid disagreements regarding the participation or support of Arab parties.

Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog begins consultations on Wednesday to determine who will be responsible for forming the government, which will begin, contrary to convention, with smaller blocs. The consultations continue until Thursday, after which Herzog will announce the name of the Knesset member who will be tasked with trying to form the government. Gadi Eisenkot enjoys the support of 48 representatives, and the number may rise to 67 if Arab representatives recommend him, compared to 53 in Benjamin Netanyahu's camp. Eisenkot's appointment does not guarantee the formation of the government, as he needs the confidence of at least 61 deputies, amid disagreements regarding the participation or support of Arab parties.