Israel's new parliament sworn in as Eisenkot seeks government

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 10 Nov, 10:49 · Archive

Israel's new parliament will be sworn in on Tuesday with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seeking to form a government to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel's new parliament will be sworn in on Tuesday with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's camp holding a majority. President Isaac Herzog will deliver a speech at 4pm (14:00 GMT) for the swearing-in ceremony.

Eisenkot received the mandate to form a government on Sunday, starting a 28-day clock to build a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension. The opposition holds 67 of the 120 parliamentary seats, enough to control key positions. Eisenkot's Yashar party has announced Matan Kahana, a former senior military figure, as its nominee for speaker of parliament, a role that wields immense influence by controlling the legislature's agenda. Avigdor Lieberman, a right-wing opposition leader, will be nominated as chair of the foreign affairs and defence committee.

Replacing the current speaker Amir Ohana, a close Netanyahu ally, is a high priority for the opposition. More than 160 former top security officials, including heads of the military, intelligence and police, warned that right-wing activists were planning violent disruptions on swearing-in day to prevent the speaker change. The opposition hopes to use its newfound legislative power to move quickly on investigating security failures that allowed the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas.

How it is being reported

• Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form governmentBenjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.BBC World · 10 Nov, 12:25
• New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot works to form new govtIsrael's new parliament will be sworn on Tuesday, November 10, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to lose his majority as rival Gadi Eisenkot works to form a new government. The opposition hopes to use its newfound legislative power to move quickly on key priorities, including a commission to investigate security failures under Netanyahu that allowed the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Tarnopolsky has more.France 24 · 10 Nov, 11:22
• Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot prepares governmentIsrael's new parliament is set to be sworn in Tuesday with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot's camp holding a majority. Eisenkot seeks to build a coalition after receiving a mandate to form a government.France 24 · 10 Nov, 09:17
• New Knesset speaker could be key to ousting Netanyahu as Israel’s PMOpposition politicians get first chance to take control of levers of power, even as they struggle to form government Israel’s new Knesset will be sworn in on Tuesday, giving opposition politicians their first chance to take control of some levers of power, even as they struggle to form a new government to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. High on the agenda will be replacing the speaker, who wields immense influence by controlling the legislature’s agenda. The role is currently held by Amir Ohana, a close ally of Netanyahu. Continue reading...The Guardian · 10 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Eisenkot · Amir Ohana · Matan Kahana · Avigdor Lieberman · Isaac Herzog · Israel · Hamas

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