# Israel’s Parliament Sworn In As Eisenkot Tries To Forge A Government

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/israels-parliament-sworn-in-as-eisenkot-tries-to-forge-a-government-2/
- Published: 2026-11-10T18:01:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T23:06:08+00:00
- Original publisher: HuffPost (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israel-parliament-sworn-in-eisenkot-form-government_n_6af35a27e4b0a8468d8ad1c0
- Topics: Elections, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Israel’s parliament has been sworn in without a government.
- Netanyahu’s bloc holds 53 of 120 seats; Eisenkot’s allies hold 48.
- Eisenkot has until 6 December, potentially extended to 20 December, to form a coalition.

## Summary

Israel’s newly elected parliament has been sworn in without a government, after the election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc short of a majority and his rival Gadi Eisenkot without a clear route to power. President Isaac Herzog urged lawmakers to compromise to avoid another election, as Eisenkot tries to assemble a coalition.

Netanyahu’s Likud alliance holds 53 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, while Eisenkot’s Yashar party and its partners hold 48; Arab-led parties have 19 seats and oppose Netanyahu. Eisenkot’s options include a minority government backed by Arab parties, an agreement with ultra-Orthodox parties or a unity government with Netanyahu, but each faces major obstacles. He has until 6 December, with a possible extension to 20 December, to form a government; if he fails, Netanyahu may get a chance before another election is called.

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