Israel's New Knesset Sworn In Amid Calls for Compromise
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Israel's 26th Knesset was sworn in on Tuesday, with President Isaac Herzog calling for compromise to prevent new elections. The ceremony saw a disruption when MK Itamar Ben-Gvir heckled Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen. The election outcome has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the chance to form a government, following the loss of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition majority.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's 26th Knesset was sworn in on Tuesday, beginning a new parliamentary term.
- President Isaac Herzog urged lawmakers to compromise and avoid another election.
- MK Itamar Ben-Gvir heckled Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen during his oath.
- Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has the opportunity to form the next government.
- The recent election ended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition majority.
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