JERUSALEM: Israel's president begins deliberations on Wednesday (Nov 4) on whom to task to form a government, with neither veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Gadi Eisenkot holding enough seats after a divisive election.President Isaac Herzog holds a largely ceremonial role, but carries the de

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Israel's president begins deliberations on whom to task to form a government, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot holding enough seats after a divisive election.

Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical test as President Isaac Herzog decides who will receive the mandate to form Israel's next government.