Israel's 26th Knesset Opens With Swearing-In Ceremony
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel's 26th Knesset convenes today in Jerusalem with a formal swearing-in ceremony attended by President Yitzhak Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and 120 MKs. The ceremony includes official photos, a state ceremony with a presidential review of honor guards, and the oath of allegiance for all members. The day concludes with speeches, a musical performance, and a toast, marking the official start of the new parliamentary term.
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- Israel's 26th Knesset begins Tuesday with a swearing-in ceremony in Jerusalem.
- President Yitzhak Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend the event.
- 120 Members of Knesset will take their oath of allegiance.
- The ceremony includes official photographs, a presidential address, and a musical performance.
- The event marks the official commencement of the new parliamentary term.
Israel's 26th Knesset is set to convene today, Tuesday, with a festive swearing-in ceremony at the Knesset building in Jerusalem. The event will be attended by President Yitzhak Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, and all 120 newly elected Members of Knesset.
The day's schedule begins at 8:00 AM with official photographs of the MKs. The state ceremony is slated to commence at 3:20 PM in the Knesset plaza, marked by a guard of honor, mounted police, and three gavel strikes upon President Herzog's arrival, accompanied by a motorcycle and cavalry escort. The President will review the honor guard with Knesset Speaker Ohana, lay a wreath, and sign the Book of Presidents.
At 4:00 PM, the festive plenum session will open. President Herzog will initiate the session with three gavel strikes, after which the MKs will take their oath of allegiance. Knesset Speaker Ohana will be the first to swear in, followed by each Member of Knesset individually pledging loyalty to the State of Israel and to faithfully fulfill their duties.
Following the swearing-in, list leaders are scheduled for a joint photograph. Knesset Speaker Ohana and Prime Minister Netanyahu will deliver speeches, and the ceremony will conclude with a performance by singer Harel Skaat and a celebratory toast. This event officially marks the beginning of the 26th Knesset's term, after which MKs will transition to their parliamentary duties, including committee work, legislative initiatives, and government oversight.
