Israel's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results

What happened: Israeli President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified results of last week's parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. Why it matters: The consultations are the first step toward assembling a new governing coalition after the election results were certified. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Israeli President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified results of last week's parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government.

The consultations are the first step toward assembling a new governing coalition after the election results were certified.