Herzog: Do everything not to return to another election. Expects an open mind in the march of recommenders
President Isaac Herzog stated at the 'People of the State' conference that everything must be done to avoid repeat elections, and called on party representatives to come with an 'open mind' to consultations. Herzog praised the high voter turnout. Preliminary results: Netanyahu bloc 53, Eisenkot bloc 48, Arab parties 19.
President Isaac Herzog said today at the 'People of the State' conference of ynet and 'Yedioth Ahronoth' that everything must be done to avoid repeat elections. Herzog reiterated his remarks after the publication of election results, which do not grant a majority to any bloc. 'One thing must be understood, and I said this even before the elections, everything must be done, certainly after yesterday, to avoid another election. So I expect everyone who comes here to come with an open mind,' the president said. Herzog praised the high voter turnout in the elections, which he described as 'immense' and 'very impressive,' and saw it as a badge of honor for Israeli society. He noted that he will receive the official results next week from Judge Solberg, and afterward will begin the consultation process with the factions. According to the latest results after counting 93% of the ballots, the Netanyahu bloc receives 53 seats, the Eisenkot bloc 48 seats, and the Arab parties 19.