Netanyahu received a mandate to form the cabinet.
The President of Israel on Sunday instructed Binyamin Netanyahu to form the next government after the Nov. 1 election, which put the ex-prime minister on the path to forming a stable right-wing coalition.
President Isaac Herzog told Netanyahu at a ceremony in Jerusalem that he had instructed him to form a government .
Herzog said that after his consultations with the party leaders, “the result was clear, and the task of forming the government should be entrusted to Benjamin Netanyahu”, reports AFP.
Herzog noted the continuation of the legal process against Netanyahu on charges of corruption, which the right-wing veteran denies.
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“Of course , I do not forget that the proceedings against Netanyahu in the Jerusalem District Court continue, and I do not deny this at all,” said Herzog.
But he noted that recent precedent made it clear that Netanyahu could serve as prime minister while contesting the charges.
Earlier, Netanyahu said he would consider the issue of arms supply to Ukraine, if he takes the post of prime minister. After the victory of Netanyahu's party in the elections, President Zelensky discussed with him the main aspects of relations.
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