Sohlberg hands election results to Herzog, says casting doubt poses ‘real danger’ to democracy

The Jerusalem Post · KESHET NEEV · 2026-11-04 11:59 UTC

"I will now begin the process of consultations on tasking a member of Knesset with forming the government," Herzog said after receiving the results, ahead of discussions at the President's Residence.

President Isaac Herzog received the official election results from Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg on Wednesday, ahead of consultations with party representatives on whom they recommend to form the next government.

"I will now begin the process of consultations on tasking a member of Knesset with forming the government," Herzog said after receiving the results, ahead of discussions at the President's Residence set to take place in the afternoon.

By law, the president is required to consult the Knesset factions before deciding who receives the task of forming a government.

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