India, Nov. 5 -- Israel's efforts to form a new government have entered a crucial stage, with President Isaac Herzog preparing to consult political party leaders after receiving the certified results of the general election.

The election has reportedly left no political bloc with the 61 seats required for a majority in the 120-member Knesset. This has placed the focus on coalition negotiations and the recommendations parties make to the president about who should be given the opportunity to form the next government.

According to the figures in the supplied report, the bloc led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured 53 seats, while the opposition grouping associated with Gadi Eisenkot won 48. Arab-led parties accounted for the rema...