www.mediafax.ro/externe/presedintele-israelului-le

Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged political parties to avoid new elections after partial results showed no majority for government formation. He expects official results next week and will consult with parliamentary factions. Herzog praised high voter turnout as a sign of democratic commitment. Current data indicates Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats, while Eisenkot's bloc has 48, with Arab parties securing a historic 19 seats. A majority of 61 seats is needed in the 120-seat Knesset, but neither bloc has enough support.