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President Isaac Herzog is set to conclude consultations with parties by Thursday, after accepting the certified results of the 27 Oct Knesset election and beginning talks on 4 Nov. Neither Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's opposition secured a majority, prompting both sides to seek partners. The United Arab List announced it will recommend Eisenkot, while Netanyahu's Likud accuses Arab parties of election theft. The Central Elections Committee reported no irregularities after auditing the vote. Herzog has seven days to assign the government‑forming mandate, with parties required to stake claims by 11 Nov.

President Isaac Herzog will hold talks with party leaders on 5 and 6 November to determine who can form the next government after the 27 October election left both blocs short of the 61‑seat majority. Netanyahu’s right‑wing bloc secured 53 seats, including 27 for Likud, while Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc holds 48 seats. Arab parties combined for a record 19 seats. No bloc can claim the mandate, prompting the president’s invitation for compromise.

The 27 Oct election results will be certified and delivered to President Isaac Herzog on 4 Nov, confirming that Netanyahu's bloc secured 53 seats while the Change bloc won 48 and Arab parties captured a record 19 seats, leaving no side with the 61 seats needed to form a government. Voter turnout reached 77.7%, the highest since 1999. Herzog can assign a 28‑day coalition mandate, extendable by 14 days, and is expected to consult party leaders before deciding whom to task with building a coalition.