Israeli opposition hurries to seize control as new Knesset is sworn in
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Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has mandate to try to form a government – with Netanyahu waiting if he fails
Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Yashar party leader, Gadi Eisenkot, as the new Knesset is sworn in. Photograph: Amir Levy/Getty ImagesIsraeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Yashar party leader, Gadi Eisenkot, as the new Knesset is sworn in. Photograph: Amir Levy/Getty ImagesIsraeli opposition hurries to seize control as new Knesset is sworn in
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has mandate to try to form a government – with Netanyahu waiting if he fails
Opposition lawmakers have wasted no time after Israel’s new Knesset was sworn in, deploying their majority to seize control of the legislature from Benjamin Netanyhau and his allies.