Israel’s president faces a tight deadline to appoint a new prime minister by November 11, as political parties engage in high-stakes coalition talks amid deep divisions. The process is expected to be contentious, with competing factions struggling to reconcile policy differences and secure enough support. Success hinges on finding a candidate capable of uniting a fragmented parliament, while failure risks prolonged instability. The coming weeks will determine whether a governing coalition can be formed—or if the country remains in political limbo.


President Herzog must tap candidate to form new government by November 11, with fraught negotiations likely to follow.