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

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

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(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Herzog warns political hostility in Israel impacts Diaspora Jews, calls for greater unity

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President Isaac Herzog presents the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism to six passengers who acted heroically aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30, during a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, October 8, 2026.
President Isaac Herzog presents the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism to six passengers who acted heroically aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30, during a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, October 8, 2026.
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Jabareen defends backing Eisenkot, calls Netanyahu's rule 'greatest threat'

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Yashar: Netanyahu 'has no mandate, no majority, no public confidence'

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

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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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Eisenkot expected to secure presidential mandate as Herzog rounds out consultation meetings

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President Isaac Herzog holds consultations with leaders of political parties to discuss nominations for prime minister, November 5, 2026.
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Ra'am demands vote on new Knesset speaker at opening session

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Hundreds rally outside President's Residence, demand Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government

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Hundreds rally outside the President's Residence, November 5, 2026.
Hundreds rally outside the President's Residence, November 5, 2026.
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Joint List to back Eisenkot for PM, calling move key step to blocking Netanyahu

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The eleven Joint List lawmakers elected to the 26th Knesset pose for a picture on November 5, 2026.
The eleven Joint List lawmakers elected to the 26th Knesset pose for a picture on November 5, 2026.
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Netanyahu slams Abbas over Hamas remarks, warns Eisenkot depends on Arab parties

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Deri: Shas remains united despite 'unprecedented' campaign against party

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