Israel’s President Gives Netanyahu More Time to Form Government

Isaac Herzog and Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.Photographer: Abir Sultan/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave Benjamin Netanyahu more time to form a ruling coalition as the former prime minister looks to finalize talks with right-wing and religious parties that would see him return to power after 18 months in opposition.

The extension is until Dec. 21, according to a statement from the president’s office. Netanyahu had asked the president for a two-week extension.