# 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/
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:40:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T20:50:32+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israels-parliament-sworn-eisenkot-tries-forge-government
- Topics: Elections, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Parliament convened without a government.
- Eisenkot and Netanyahu both face coalition hurdles.
- Failure to agree could lead to another election.

## Summary

Israel’s parliament was sworn in without a new government after an election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without a majority. Former general Gadi Eisenkot is trying to form a coalition, but his allies also lack the numbers and have not secured the agreements needed to govern.

Eisenkot was tasked by President Isaac Herzog with forming a government on Sunday, following the 27 October vote. If both Eisenkot and Netanyahu fail to build coalitions, Israel could hold another election. Herzog urged lawmakers to compromise and avoid a repeat vote.

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