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“New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot seeks government”

“Israel’s new parliament will be sworn in Tuesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to lose his majority even as rival Gadi Eisenkot still works to form a new government.”

Israel’s new parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot seeks government

Key points

  • Israel’s new 120-seat parliament is sworn in, with Netanyahu losing his majority.
  • Gadi Eisenkot begins efforts to form a new government within 28 days, possible 14-day extension.
  • Herzog will deliver the swearing-in speech at 4:00 pm (1400 GMT).
  • Opposition proposes Matan Kahana as speaker; Lieberman to chair foreign affairs and defence committee.
  • Arab-Israeli lawmakers could tip the balance to 61 votes, though Lieberman opposes relying on them.
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