Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government
Israel's 26th Knesset was sworn into office as political leaders compete to form a governing coalition. Opposition leader and former army chief Gadi Eisenkot received the presidential task of building a new government after securing backing from 67 members of the 120-seat parliament. Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received 46 backers. The Eisenkot-led bloc has agreed on Matan Kahana as the next Knesset speaker, a role that could prove critical in efforts to unseat Netanyahu. Female members of Knesset also broke previous records as the legislature gathered with no government yet in sight.
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- ✓ Israel's new parliament was sworn in as leaders compete to form a government.
- ✓ Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new government after receiving the backing of 67 members of the 120-seat Knesset.
- ✓ Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received 46 backers.
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Israel's new parliament was sworn into office while political leaders compete to form a government.
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Israel Parliament Sworn In As Leaders Compete
Israel's 26th Knesset was sworn into office as political leaders compete to form a governing coalition. Opposition leader and former army chief Gadi Eisenkot received the presidential task of building a new government after securing backing from 67 members of the 120-seat parliament. Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received 46 backers. The Eisenkot-led bloc has agreed on Matan Kahana as the next Knesset speaker, a role that could prove critical in efforts to unseat Netanyahu. Female members of Knesset also broke previous records as the legislature gathered with no government yet in sight.
Why it matters
The formation of Israel's new parliament sets off a high-stakes legislative battle for control. Capturing the Knesset speaker position is viewed as a vital lever for the opposition to challenge Netanyahu's long-standing rule. Eisenkot has explicitly pledged to reverse many of Netanyahu's policies.
What is confirmed
- Israel's new parliament was sworn in as leaders compete to form a government.
- Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new government after receiving the backing of 67 members of the 120-seat Knesset.
- Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received 46 backers.
Still unconfirmed
- The Eisenkot-led bloc has agreed on Matan Kahana as the next Knesset speaker.
What to watch next
- The selection of the new Knesset speaker
- Progress on coalition building negotiations led by Gadi Eisenkot
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