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Israel's new parliament sworn in as leaders compete to form government

Israel's newly elected 26th Knesset held its inaugural session on Tuesday with no government yet formed. President Isaac Herzog tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with the first mandate to build a coalition, giving him an opportunity to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an election deadlock. Netanyahu remains in office as caretaker while coalition talks proceed.

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  • ✓ Israel's 26th Knesset held its inaugural session on Tuesday.
  • ✓ President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with the first mandate to form a government.
  • ✓ Benjamin Netanyahu remains prime minister in a caretaker capacity.
  • ✓ The election resulted in a deadlock with no clear majority for either bloc.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Knesset was sworn in and Eisenkot received the first mandate to form a government, replacing the previous caretaker period.

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  1. Israel's new parliament sworn in as leaders compete to form government

    Israel's newly elected 26th Knesset held its inaugural session on Tuesday with no government yet formed. President Isaac Herzog tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with the first mandate to build a coalition, giving him an opportunity to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an election deadlock. Netanyahu remains in office as caretaker while coalition talks proceed.

    Why it matters

    The swearing-in follows Israel's fifth election in under four years, which produced a fragmented parliament and no clear majority for either bloc. Eisenkot, a centrist former IDF chief of staff, leads a diverse anti-Netanyahu alliance spanning left-wing, Arab, and right-wing parties. Netanyahu's Likud party won the most seats but lacks a straightforward path to a 61-seat majority.

    What is confirmed

    • Israel's 26th Knesset held its inaugural session on Tuesday.
    • President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with the first mandate to form a government.
    • Benjamin Netanyahu remains prime minister in a caretaker capacity.
    • The election resulted in a deadlock with no clear majority for either bloc.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Eisenkot pledged to reverse many of Netanyahu's policies.

    What to watch next

    • Eisenkot's deadline to present a coalition
    • Potential negotiations between Netanyahu and smaller parties
    • Possible sixth election if coalition talks fail
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    8. Haaretz — Live updates • Israel's newly elected 26th Knesset to hold inaugural session
    9. BBC — Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government
    10. The New York Times — Israel’s New Parliament Gathers With No Government in Sight
    11. AP News — Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu’s policies as Israel's new parliament is sworn in
    12. Al Jazeera — Netanyahu and Eisenkot push for new government after election deadlock
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