Herzog’s ceremonial role becomes critical post-election, as he must select the prime minister candidate, making his decision pivotal for Israel’s government formation.
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The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.
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Albanese faces internal Labor pressure to cut costs amid rising inflation, but he refuses to slash health and education funding, blaming the opposition for blocking necessary savings.