Here is a concise original summary based on the information published by the source. Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock BBCIsrael’s president accepts certified election results in a blow to Netanyahu’s claim of vote fraud NBC NewsIsrael's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results PBSIsrael political deadlock leaves Netanyahu’s future hanging in the balance Al JazeeraNetanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government Fox News For the full context and any later updates, use the original source link.