Israeli president formally appoints Netanyahu to form next gov't

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (R) signs a letter of appointment to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entrusting the latter with forming the next government at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on April 17, 2019. Israel's president appointed on Wednesday night incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the country's 35th government, following the April 9 elections. (Xinhua/JINI)