Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's position weakens as ultra-Orthodox party withholds support
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Daily Mirror reports that Israeli President Isaac Herzog plans to name, by Sunday, the person who will attempt to form the country’s next government. The outlet says a majority of lawmakers supported opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot rather than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ada Derana reports that Herzog has started discussions with political parties following an election impasse. Its report gives no further information about the consultations.
Daily Mirror reports that the planned announcement will identify the candidate tasked with forming the next government. The two reports provide no further details about the election deadlock or what follows the consultations.
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