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Israel's new parliament opens as president urges lawmakers to avoid repeat elections

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President Isaac Herzog called for compromise among lawmakers so that the country does not face another round of elections. Negotiations to form a new government are continuing after the inconclusive vote.

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, is elected by nationwide proportional representation, so forming a government usually requires coalition talks among several parties.

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