Israel's Knesset Sworn In, Creating Power Split With Netanyahu
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Israel's newly elected Knesset has been sworn in, creating a political stalemate where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power as caretaker premier while a legislative majority controlled by his opponents, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has taken control of parliamentary committees. This division allows the opposition to influence legislation, scrutinize government spending through the Finance Committee, and oversee national security matters via the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, even as Netanyahu continues to head the executive branch under caretaker limitations. The situation raises the prospect of institutional deadlock until a new government coalition is formed.
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- Israel's Knesset sworn in, creating a power split with Netanyahu as caretaker PM and opposition controlling legislature.
- Opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot secures majority in Knesset, influencing committees and agenda.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in charge of executive branch but faces caretaker limitations.
- Knesset Finance Committee to scrutinize government spending, potentially impacting Netanyahu's financial flexibility.
- Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, led by opposition figure, will oversee national security oversight.
- Opposition aims to repeal legislation from Netanyahu's previous term, including judicial overhaul changes.
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