🔶 Herzog in response to Trump's support for Netanyahu: No one can interfere in my decision-making.
After US President Donald Trump once again announced his support for Binyamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli elections, Yitzhak Herzog, the country's president, stated in an interview with the American media that he will not be influenced by this announcement or any external pressure when deciding who will be tasked with forming a coalition government after the elections.
In an interview with MS NOW, he emphasized: "I don't think the president of the United States or anyone else can interfere in my decision-making." "This decision has to be made based on certain facts, and we still haven't seen what those facts are."
The national elections in Israel will be held on Tuesday, October 27, and close competition is expected between Netanyahu's coalition bloc and the opposition faction. After the votes are counted, Herzog will consult with the elected party leaders before handing over the task of forming a coalition government to the person he believes has the best chance for the job.