Jerusalem, Oct. 28 -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged party leaders to come together with an open mind following Tuesday's general election, emphasising that political leaders must make every effort to avoid dragging the country into another round of elections.

Speaking during a gathering with participants of the "Exchanging a Word" (Switching a Word) initiative at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Herzog praised the electorate for turning out in large numbers, calling the high participation a testament to the nation's democratic values.

"Election day yesterday was a very impressive election day," Herzog remarked. "For the first time in decades, there was a tremendous voter turnout. This is a badge of honor for Israeli societ...