Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and lawmaker Gadi Eisenkot after the swearing-in ceremony for Israeli lawmakers on Tuesday.
\n\nIsrael's opposition lawmakers have moved quickly to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu's influence over parliament, using their newly secured majority to begin taking control of the Knesset.
\n\nAlthough the opposition parties remain divided over forming a government, they have called for a vote to elect a new parliamentary speaker. The move would replace Netanyahu ally Amir Ohana, who currently controls the legislature's agenda, and allow the six opposition parties to advance legislation even without agreeing on a coalition.
\n\nAmong their priorities are establishing a state commission of inquiry into the 7 October 2023 attacks and introducing term limits for prime ministers. The latter could prevent Netanyahu from returning to office. He has led Israel for 19 of the past 30 years.
\n\nFormer military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been given the presidential mandate to try to form a government. He has six weeks to reach an agreement. If he fails, a second candidate – likely to be Netanyahu – will be given an opportunity. If that attempt also fails, Israel could face another election.
\n\nNetanyahu responded to Tuesday's swearing-in of the new Knesset with an…
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