Eisenkot and Netanyahu in shirt and tie
Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Yashar party leader, Gadi Eisenkot, as the new Knesset is sworn in. Photograph: Amir Levy/Getty Images
Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Yashar party leader, Gadi Eisenkot, as the new Knesset is sworn in. Photograph: Amir Levy/Getty Images
Israeli 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.