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Israel's President Herzog to Invite Opposition Leader Aizenkot to Form Government
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:23 AM
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President Isaac Herzog will formally ask opposition leader Aizenकोट to assemble a coalition within 28 days, with a possible 14‑day extension if needed.
Jerusalem – President Isaac Herzog is set to extend a formal invitation to opposition figure Aizenकोट on Sunday evening, tasking him with the formation of a new Israeli government. The invitation, scheduled for 5 p.m., marks the first official opportunity for the opposition to attempt to assemble a coalition after the recent parliamentary elections.
Aizenकोट, who leads the anti‑Netanyahu bloc, now has a 28‑day window to negotiate with parties across the political spectrum and present a viable cabinet. Failure to do so within the stipulated period could trigger further presidential discretion.
Should the deadline prove insufficient, President Herzog retains the authority to grant an additional 14 days, extending the negotiation period to a total of 42 days. This provision underscores the president’s role in ensuring governmental continuity.
The move comes amid a fragmented Knesset, where no single party secured a clear majority, intensifying the importance of coalition‑building for political stability in Israel.
Aizenकोट, who leads the anti‑Netanyahu bloc, now has a 28‑day window to negotiate with parties across the political spectrum and present a viable cabinet. Failure to do so within the stipulated period could trigger further presidential discretion.
Should the deadline prove insufficient, President Herzog retains the authority to grant an additional 14 days, extending the negotiation period to a total of 42 days. This provision underscores the president’s role in ensuring governmental continuity.
The move comes amid a fragmented Knesset, where no single party secured a clear majority, intensifying the importance of coalition‑building for political stability in Israel.