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Israeli President Herzog to Invite Opposition Leader Lapid to Form Government
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:41 AM
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President Isaac Herzog will formally invite opposition leader Yair Lapid to form a new government at 5 p.m. on Sunday, giving him 28 days to assemble a cabinet, with a possible 14‑day extension.
On Sunday evening, Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to issue a formal invitation to opposition leader Yair Lapid, the head of the Yesh Atid party, to form a new government. The invitation will be delivered at 5 p.m., marking a key step in the country’s political transition.
Lapid will have 28 days to assemble a coalition and present a government proposal to the president. If the process proves challenging, the president retains the authority to grant an additional 14 days to secure a stable administration.
The move follows the recent collapse of the previous coalition and the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting a search for a new governing partnership.
The invitation underscores the president’s role in facilitating a smooth transition and ensuring that Israel’s parliamentary system continues to function effectively.
Lapid will have 28 days to assemble a coalition and present a government proposal to the president. If the process proves challenging, the president retains the authority to grant an additional 14 days to secure a stable administration.
The move follows the recent collapse of the previous coalition and the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting a search for a new governing partnership.
The invitation underscores the president’s role in facilitating a smooth transition and ensuring that Israel’s parliamentary system continues to function effectively.