Herzog Urges Political Flexibility; Arab Parties Expected to Back Eisenkot

President Isaac Herzog called on political party leaders to demonstrate flexibility ahead of consultations on forming a new government, i24NEWS reported. Herzog stated that he hopes faction representatives arrive with an open mind in order to prevent repeat elections.

Meanwhile, the Joint List and Ra'am factions are expected to recommend Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister during their talks at the President's Residence, The Jerusalem Post reported, citing a senior Joint List official who spoke with Walla.

Further details regarding the positions of other parliamentary factions and the full schedule for completing the consultations have not yet been released.