Israel's parliament sworn in as Eisenkot tries to forge a government

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   Israel's 26th Knesset sworn in without government as Eisenkot seeks coalition

   Israel's newly elected parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without a government after the October 27 general election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without a parliamentary majority and his rivals without a clear path to power. President Isaac Herzog assigned former general Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a government on Sunday. Eisenkot and his allies also lack a majority, and he has yet to announce a viable coalition path. Lawmakers took their oaths as political leaders faced pressure to avoid another election.

   Why it matters

   The 26th Knesset convened after a deadlocked vote that weakened Netanyahu's position but did not produce an obvious alternative. Herzog has urged parties to prevent another round of elections, underscoring the fragility of the current balance. Eisenkot's mandate centers on coalition-building in a parliament where no bloc commands enough seats to govern alone.

   What is confirmed

   • Israel's parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without a new government after the October 27 general election.
   • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was stripped of his parliamentary majority by the deadlocked election.
   • Israel's president tasked Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday with forming a government.
   • Eisenkot and his allies also lack a majority and he has yet to announce a coalition path.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Eisenkot is actively reversing Netanyahu's policies as part of his governing agenda.
   • Netanyahu has warned that Israel will be pressured to accept Iranian nuclear capabilities and must form a unity government.

   What to watch next

   • Whether Eisenkot can secure a parliamentary majority before his mandate expires
   • Whether political parties accept Herzog's urging to avoid another election
   • Any formal coalition agreement announced by Eisenkot and his allies
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