Israel's President Launches Coalition Talks

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Nov 2, 2026 · 3m · transcript

President Isaac Herzog has begun coalition consultations to form Israel's next government, adopting an unusual order to explore all possibilities. Opposition bloc leaders are backing Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister, while incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu faces challenges. Key policy divides like the haredi draft and an inquiry into the October 7 failures remain critical. Meanwhile, indirect US-Iran diplomatic talks continue in an effort to end their eight-month conflict, though no breakthrough has occurred. The role of Israel policy in US domestic politics is evident in the Ohio Senate race and…