Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock

President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties after Israel’s election produced a deadlock.

Official results delivered

Herzog received the official election results from the Central Election Committee on Wednesday morning. The delivery of the results preceded consultations with the parties as Israel faces uncertainty following the vote.

Political consultations underway

The discussions place the president at the center of the next stage of Israel’s political process. The available information does not specify the parties involved or the outcome of the consultations.

Herzog’s meetings follow the formal presentation of the election results and come as political deadlock remains unresolved.