Israel’s newly elected parliament, the Knesset, was officially sworn in on Monday, marking the beginning of a critical period of political maneuvering. The legislative session follows a closely contested election that has left the country’s political future in flux.
The Path to Power
Following the certification of the election results, President Isaac Herzog has granted Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the primary opposition bloc, the initial mandate to form a governing coalition. Eisenkot, a former military chief, now faces the complex task of securing a parliamentary majority to unseat incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
If Eisenkot fails to assemble a viable government within the allotted timeframe, the opportunity to build a coalition will likely shift to Netanyahu. The current political landscape remains deeply divided, with both leaders actively courting smaller parties to reach the threshold required to govern. The outcome of these negotiations will determine whether Netanyahu’s long-standing tenure continues or if a new administration will take control of the Israeli government.
