Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister

Isaac Herzog, Israel's president, is meeting with party leaders to receive recommendations on who should attempt to form the next governing coalition. Under Israeli law, the president consults with party representatives following elections or government dissolution before formally tasking someone with coalition-building efforts. The consultations determine which party leader receives the mandate to negotiate and assemble a coalition government.

• NYT — Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister

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