{
  "id": 19676714,
  "title": "Knesset power struggle: Will Eisenkot's bloc control the agenda?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/knesset-power-struggle-will-eisenkots-bloc-control-the-agenda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:56:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-914736"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's persistent calls for a unity government suggest he no longer commands control over the Knesset, according to Keshet Neev, a Knesset affairs correspondent for the Jerusalem Post. Neev spoke on The Deep Dive podcast and noted that Netanyahu's pleas reveal him as \"stressed out and worried and trying to come up with a way to make sure that he can still ensure that he's in power.\" With the Arab parties and the opposition bloc, Neev explained, they can secure 67 seats. A request to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, a member of Likud, was submitted on the day of the swearing-in, citing the need for 61 signatures. Neev believes a speaker from the Yashar party would give the bloc \"way more sway over the legislative agenda\" and potentially lead to the repeal of laws passed by Netanyahu's previous coalition. Among the bills presented on the first day of the 26th Knesset was legislation for an investigation into the October 7 Hamas attacks, which Neev called \"a significant step for all of Israel.\" Despite the recent swearing-in, Netanyahu's efforts to form a stable coalition have proven challenging. Yashar's leader terminated coalition discussions with Likud following Netanyahu's address at the swearing-in, describing it as divisive. However, the opposition's boycott of the Hatikvah ceremony provides Netanyahu's bloc with considerable leverage. Neev also suggested the opposition might have to compromise on its pledge to collaborate with haredi parties.",
  "summary": "The opposition holds a majority in the new Knesset and plans a vote to replace the speaker. Netanyahu’s unity calls show a worried leader, says Keshet Neev.",
  "key_points": [
    "Netanyahu's unity government plea reveals stress and desperation",
    "Arab parties and opposition hold 67 seats in Knesset",
    "Opposition boycott of Hatikvah ceremony gives Netanyahu leverage"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}