Herzog Grants Izencot Mandate to Form Israeli Government

Twelve days after the 26th Knesset elections, President Herzog has tasked Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid (referred to as Izencot) with forming a government, granting him 28 days with a possible 14-day extension. This marks a shift in coalition-building efforts, as Lapid seeks to unseat Netanyahu, facing challenges over conscription law and reliance on Arab parties. The outcome remains uncertain, with Netanyahu calling for unity.

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