Israel president taps Netanyahu to form government

Israel's President Isaac Herzog (R) and Likud party Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu pose for a photograph after the former tasked the latter with forming a new government, in Jerusalem, on November 13, 2022. Hezog formally designated Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government, a victory for the former veteran prime minister who had vowed to return to power.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog (R) and Likud party Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu pose for a photograph after the former tasked the latter with forming a new government, in Jerusalem, on November 13, 2022

Israel's President Isaac Herzog (R) and Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after the former tasked the latter with forming a new government, in Jerusalem, on November 13, 2022.

Israel's Likud party Chairman Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement after the country's president tasked him with forming a new government, in Jerusalem, on November 13, 2022.