Israel's parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without a new government established following the deadlocked October election. Gadi Eisenkot is actively attempting to assemble a coalition, but he and his allies have yet to finalize agreements with other parties to secure a viable majority. During the swearing-in ceremony, President Isaac Herzog called on lawmakers across the political spectrum to compromise and utilize the parliament's collective abilities to prevent another election.
Key points
Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot currently holds a clear path to securing a g…: Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot currently holds a clear path to securing a governing majority.
The failure of leading political factions to finalize coalition agreements could force th…: The failure of leading political factions to finalize coalition agreements could force the country into another election.
President Isaac Herzog appealed for generosity and shared experience among lawmakers to r…: President Isaac Herzog appealed for generosity and shared experience among lawmakers to resolve the political stalemate.
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Israel's parliament was sworn in on Tuesday without a new government, after a deadlocked general election stripped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority but left his main rivals with nuclear path to power.
Lawmakers elected in the 27 October vote took their oaths of office as Gadi Eisenkot, a former general, sought to forge a coalition after Israel's president ask him on Sunday with forming a government.
Eisenkot and his allies also lack a majority and he has yet to strike deals with parties that could bring him to power. If both Eisenkot and Netanyahu fail to form coalitions, another election could follow.
Presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, President Isaac Herzog told lawmakers: "You must do everything to avoid a repeat election."
"Reach out a hand for compromise, even between rivals... Look upon one another with generosity. There is much work to be done here, and it requires the ability and experience found in every part of this House."
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