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Israel's New Knesset Convenes Amid Political Turmoil and Coalition Talks
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Israel's 26th Knesset convened Tuesday amid political division, with the "Change Bloc" led by Gadi Eisenkot seeking to form a government to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Negotiations are underway with Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties, facing significant challenges over issues like military conscription and religious status. The new Knesset's agenda includes reversing previous legislation and investigating the October 7th failures, while President Isaac Herzog called for calm.
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- Israel's 26th Knesset convened Tuesday, with the "Change Bloc" aiming to form a government.
- Gadi Eisenkot leads the "Change Bloc" in negotiations with Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Key issues include military draft exemptions and the religious status quo.
- The new Knesset plans to investigate October 7th failures and reverse prior legislation.
- President Isaac Herzog urged lawmakers to reduce political tensions and avoid new elections.
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