President Herzog: No one, including Trump, will interfere with my discretion

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President Isaac Herzog said in an interview with American media that the decision on whom to task with forming the government will be his alone. According to Arutz Sheva, Herzog said: "I do not think the US president or anyone else can interfere with my discretion". According to Israel Hayom, his discretion is based on facts and on the ability to form a coalition, regardless of political support from outside.

According to Maariv, Herzog will not yield to pressure from Trump or from any other party. According to Behadrei Haredim, Herzog said the pressure is expected to be great, and at the same time stated that he would welcome a unity government, but admitted that he is not sure it is possible.