developing· Politics· Updated 9 Nov, 23:14

Israel's Knesset Swears In Amidst Political Maneuvering and Coalition Talks

The 26th Knesset is set to be sworn in amidst intense political negotiations. Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman agreed on Eisenkot's party providing the next Knesset Speaker.

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What happened

01Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman agreed that Eisenkot's party will provide the next Knesset Speaker.
02United Torah Judaism is demanding "appropriate guarantees" on Torah study before joining any coalition.
03Prime Minister Netanyahu is calling for a "unity government" led by the Likud party.
04Members of Naftali Bennett's party are committed to halting state funding for non-service individuals.
05Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is expected to be replaced following the election results.

Key issues remain coalition partners, particularly the Haredi parties, with United Torah Judaism demanding "appropriate guarantees" regarding Torah scholars. Prime Minister Netanyahu is pushing for a "unity government" led by the Likud, while the "Change Bloc" faces challenges in forming its own coalition.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ynet, the latest report. Read Ynet’s original