Live Updates: Herzog announces mandate to be awarded Sunday as he works to bring 'good, stable gov't' for Israel

Opposition also seeks to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of alleged Likud plot • Liberman said to open door for haredi parties to join gov't

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Members of the Likud party meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem during consultations with political parties on whom to recommend to form Israel’s next government, following the elections to the 26th Knesset, November 5, 2026.

Members of the Likud party meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem during consultations with political parties on whom to recommend to form Israel’s next government, following the elections to the 26th Knesset, November 5, 2026.

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November 6, 5:34 AM

Jabareen defends backing Eisenkot, calls Netanyahu's rule 'greatest threat'

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November 6, 5:22 AM

Eisenkot set to receive mandate to form Israeli gov't as Herzog rounds out consultation meetings

Herzog to hand mandate on Sunday • Eisenkot receives backing of Arab parties Ra’am and the Joint List, although their recommendations do not commit them to ultimately joining his coalition

BySHIR PERETS, KESHET NEEV

President Isaac Herzog holds consultations with leaders of political parties to discuss nominations for prime minister, November 5, 2026.

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November 6, 5:22 AM

Liberman drops veto on haredi parties in coalition, opposition in talks with UTJ - report

The bloc is reportedly discussing the possibility of drafting a more lenient military conscription law.

BySHIR PERETS, KESHET NEEV

Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026

Yisrael Beytenu leader and MK Avigdor Liberman holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026

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November 6, 5:22 AM

Opposition pushes to replace Knesset speaker amid fears of Likud 'January 6' plot to block vote

According to opposition sources, hundreds of Likud Central Committee members are expected to arrive at the Knesset on the day of the vote and attempt to block lawmakers from entering the chamber.

ByANNA BARSKY, KESHET NEEV

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana cups his ear as MKs react during the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana cups his ear as MKs react during the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026

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November 6, 5:22 AM

Arab party support gives Eisenkot majority backing as PM, Abbas calls for Hamas disarmament

Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit recommends Netanyahu • UTJ abstains from recommending candidate • Yair Golan's Democrats, Mansour Abbas' Ra'am, Yousef Jabareen's Joint List recommend Eisenkot

ByKESHET NEEV, SHIR PERETS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

President Isaac Herzog holds consultations with leaders of political parties to discuss nominations for prime minister, November 5, 2026.

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November 6, 5:22 AM

Next Israel gov’t must prep for massive wave of North American Olim, says Akunis

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Israel votes 2026: All you need to know

The final voter turnout was 77.7% when polls closed at 10:00 p.m., according to the Central Elections Committee (CEC), up 7.1% from the 2022 election.
Likud remains the largest party: Netanyahu's Likud won 27 seats, followed by Eisenkot's Yashar with 21 and Naftali Bennett's B'Yachad with 12.
Netanyahu's bloc leads, but falls short of a majority: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holds 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48 seats.
Arab parties hold 19 seats: The Joint List and Ra'am secured a combined 19 seats, giving them a potentially decisive role in efforts to form the next government.
What happens next? Once the official results are published, President Isaac Herzog will consult with representatives of the elected parties before tasking a lawmaker with forming the next government. The designated candidate will initially have 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to form a coalition.
Could Israel face another election? If no candidate succeeds in forming a government through the prescribed process, the political deadlock could ultimately lead to another election.

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