Jerusalem, Nov. 5 -- In the wake of an inconclusive general election, Israel's President Isaac Herzog has commenced the second day of crucial political consultations with newly elected Knesset factions to determine which leader is best positioned to form the nation's next government.

These formal discussions, which commenced the previous evening with smaller parliamentary factions, including Religious Zionism, Shas, Yisrael Beytenu and Zehut, are being broadcast live from the presidential compound in Jerusalem, according to a report published by The Times of Israel.

The day's proceedings advanced sequentially with scheduled meetings involving United Torah Judaism, Otzma Yehudit, the Democrats, Ra'am, the Joint List and B'Yachad. Conclud...