Jerusalem, Oct. 27 -- Israel President Isaac Herzog has cast his vote in the ongoing elections to the 120 member Knesset.

Sharing a photo of himself and his wife at the polling booth, Herzog said," We've already voted - and you? Go out and vote."

Herzog will play a critical role in Government formation. After the votes are tallied later tonight, President Herzog will consult the leaders of the elected parties before tasking the lawmaker he believes has the best chance of forming a government. That candidate will have 28 days to cobble together a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.

If those efforts fail, a second party leader may be given 28 days (without an extension) to try, and if that attempt falls short, a majority of 61 M...