Netanyahu officially tasked with forming Israel’s coalition government
The President of Israel officially tasked Benjamin Netanyahu with forming the next Israeli government during a meeting. According to the Israeli parliamentary democracy process, it is the President who, based on post-election conditions and the seats won by party leaders and various blocs, appoints the leader who has the best chance of forming a government.
Netanyahu, who has four weeks to reach an agreement with aligned extremist parties to form a coalition government, specifically winked at his allied Arab leaders who are pleased with his election. He spoke about the need for new agreements and treaties with them following the recognition of his position as the main candidate for Prime Minister.
The West is watching the formation process of the next Israeli government with concern, and the U.S. and Europe are worried about the extremist Jewish figures who will enter the Israeli cabinet.
