Israeli PM tasked with forming new government
(VOVWORLD) - Israeli President Reuven Rivlin officially tasked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday with assembling a coalition to govern following the parliamentary election for the 21st Knesset.
 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves to supporters on April 17, 2019 (Photo: VNA) |
Rivlin said that in democracy, the majority decides, and in these elections, the majority spoke. He called for healing social rifts caused by criticisms between parties during the election campaign.