Israeli opposition seizes control of new Knesset

Opposition lawmakers, still divided, used their majority after the new Knesset was sworn in to seize control of the legislature from Netanyahu's allies. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has a mandate to try to form a government, and Netanyahu waits if he fails; Eisenkot has proposed an October 7 probe, per DW.

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Sources

• Israel: Eisenkot proposes October 7 probe as new Knesset sworn in (DW)
• Israeli opposition hurries to seize control as new Knesset is sworn in (The Guardian)
• Israeli president warns against repeat election in new Knesset session (Al Jazeera)

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