Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced on Friday that he will invite Benjamin Netanyahu to form Israel’s next government, paving the way for him to assume the country’s highest office for a record sixth time and extend his record as the leader of Israel. oldest in the country.
Herzog will officially issue the mandate to Netanyahu on Sunday, he said.
The president made the announcement after meeting with all parties in parliament, the Knesset, to ask who they would support for prime minister.
In a statement released by his cabinet, he said: “At the end of the consultation round, 64 members of the Knesset recommended Likud party chairman MK Benjamin Netanyahu to the president.”
Herzog added that 28 Knesset members had recommended former prime minister Yair Lapid. The same number chose not to recommend anyone.
Israel’s president will meet with Netanyahu at the official residence on Sunday to formally give him the mandate.
Under Israeli law, Netanyahu will have 28 days to form a new government, with the possibility of a 14-day extension if necessary.
Source: CNN Brasil
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