{
  "id": 19391339,
  "title": "Opposition leader seeks Netanyahu’s removal as Israel inaugurates new parliament today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/opposition-leader-seeks-netanyahus-removal-as-israel-inaugurates-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T20:44:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/opposition-leader-seeks-netanyahus-removal-as-israel-inaugurates-new-parliament-today/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel's newly elected Knesset inaugurated today, with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot tasked with forming a government and removing caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to BBC. The 120-member parliament was sworn in following a close October 27 election that resulted in neither Netanyahu's governing alliance nor Eisenkot's opposition coalition securing a majority. President Isaac Herzog appointed Eisenkot to form a coalition, following recommendations from 67 lawmakers compared to 46 who supported Netanyahu. The opposition alliance, comprising four parties, secured 48 seats, while Netanyahu's bloc won 53. The two Arab-led alliances combined for 19 seats, potentially playing a crucial role in coalition negotiations. Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a coalition, with the option for a 14-day extension. During his address at the opening of parliament, Netanyahu called for a national unity government, expressing concern about an administration dependent on Arab parties, whom he accused of seeking to destroy Israel. Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's speech as divisive and hate-filled. The election saw increased Arab voter turnout, and the Arab-led parties could potentially support Eisenkot's minority government. However, key conditions from Eisenkot's bloc, including recognition of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and support for compulsory military service, may complicate negotiations with Arab parties. The ultra-Orthodox parties, a challenge for Eisenkot's government, oppose changes to exemptions for religious study. With no clear path to forming a government, Netanyahu remains caretaker prime minister pending the resolution.",
  "summary": "Israel’s new parliament has been sworn in as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot begins efforts to form a government and remove PM Benjamin Netanyahu from powe Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-leader-seeks-netanyahus-removal-as-israel-inaugurates-new-parliament-today/",
  "key_points": [
    "Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot tasked with forming government to remove Netanyahu",
    "120-member Knesset sworn in following close October 27 election",
    "Arab-led alliances could play crucial role in coalition negotiations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Israel's parliament sworn in without forming a government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/israels-parliament-sworn-in-without-forming-a-government",
        "published": "2026-11-10T18:37:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}