Israel’s Netanyahu to receive mandate to form government Sunday: presidency

JERUSALEM, 12 November 2022, (TON): Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will receive an official mandate on Sunday to form a new government, Israel’s presidency said, following the completion of consultations with lawmakers.

A statement said “sixty-four representatives from Israel’s 120-seat legislature recommended that President Isaac Herzog appoint Netanyahu.”

It added that the former premier has been summoned to accept the task of forming the government from the president.

Netanyahu will have 28 days to form a cabinet, with a 14-day extension available if required.

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