Israeli opposition hurries to seize control as new Knesset is sworn in
Summary
Israel’s new Knesset was sworn in, and opposition lawmakers moved to replace Speaker Amir Ohana and advance bills despite lacking agreement to form a government. Their proposals include an inquiry into the 7 October 2023 attacks, limits on prime ministers’ terms and measures to reverse parts of Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul.Key Facts
- Opposition lawmakers requested a vote to replace Ohana, with the vote scheduled for next Tuesday.
- Gadi Eisenkot has six weeks to try to form a government under a mandate from President Isaac Herzog.
- If Eisenkot fails, a second candidate—likely Netanyahu—will get another chance; further failure could lead to a new election.
- Eisenkot’s Yashar party submitted bills on term limits, an inquiry into the 7 October 2023 attacks and changes to the judicial overhaul.
- The opposition also nominated candidates to lead the Knesset’s defence and finance committees.
- Netanyahu called lawmakers from two Palestinian-led opposition parties “terror supporters” in a speech at the swearing-in.
- Election officials said they found no evidence of irregularities that affected the election outcome or compromised its integrity.
- Palestinian citizens make up about 20% of Israel’s population.
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