B\u2019Yachad chairman Naftali Bennett announced Sunday that his party will recommend Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog to form Israel\u2019s next government, following an election that left neither major bloc with a 61-seat Knesset majority.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eisenkot\u2019s Yashar party won 21 seats in the election. Bennett\u2019s announcement comes ahead of consultations between Herzog and Knesset factions to determine who will receive the mandate to try to assemble a governing coalition.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBennett made clear throughout the election campaign that he would respect the voters\u2019 decision, and that is what he is doing,\u201d the party said in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leaders of the change bloc are also preparing for a four-way meeting Wednesday, their first since the election.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Herzog is scheduled to begin consultations on forming a government Wednesday. Addressing the process Sunday, he urged representatives to approach the discussions prepared to consider ways to avoid another election.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope the representatives will come with an open mind and an open heart \u2014 to listen to and voice ideas and find creative solutions in order to prevent another election,\u201d Herzog said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The president also called on political leaders to recognize the election results and adjust their positions to the new parliamentary situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we all know\u2014during an election campaign, naturally and predictably\u2014the candidates climb tall trees. But the election is over, the election results are an established fact\u2014they are reality. And this is the time to tell all the leaders\u2014stop climbing the trees and position yourselves in accordance with this reality.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bennett\u2019s decision to support Eisenkot follows his campaign pledge to respect the voters\u2019 decision. His recommendation will be formally presented to Herzog as the president consults the factions before deciding which candidate will be tasked with attempting to form the next government.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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