Israel’s parliament sworn in as Eisenkot tries to forge a government

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.