Israeli opposition targets Netanyahu's policies as new Knesset takes office
Israel's opposition parties are using their legislative majority to undo Benjamin Netanyahu's key policies following the swearing-in of the new Knesset.
Following the swearing-in of Israel's new Knesset, opposition lawmakers are leveraging their parliamentary majority to dismantle key policies of caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who holds a six-week mandate to form a governing coalition, opposition parties introduced several legislative measures targeting Netanyahu's political legacy.
Priorities for the anti-Netanyahu bloc include electing a new Knesset speaker to replace Netanyahu ally Amir Ohana and establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. While Eisenkot's four-party alliance secured 48 seats in the 120-member parliament, he has secured backing from 67 lawmakers to attempt coalition building. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's camp has targeted opposition efforts, criticizing potential reliance on Arab-Israeli political parties to maintain legislative control.
Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, France24, The Guardian.
How outlets assessed this
- Der Spiegel Skeptical Framed Eisenkot's task as nearly impossible due to refusal among supporting parties to work together.
- FAZ Cautious Emphasized that Netanyahu still retains viable options to stay in power despite losing his parliamentary majority.
- Der Spiegel Skeptical Framed Eisenkot's task as nearly impossible due to severe friction among the factions recommending him.
- FAZ Cautious Emphasized that Benjamin Netanyahu still retains realistic political options to potentially stay in power.
- Der Spiegel Skeptical Framed Eisenkot's task as nearly impossible due to ideological incompatibilities among the recommending parties.
- FAZ Cautious Emphasized that Netanyahu retains viable political options to hold onto power despite his coalition's defeat.
Sources
- Cyprus Mail — Eisenkot faces tough coalition talks as Netanyahu clings to power
- BBC News — Israel's new parliament to be sworn in as leaders compete to form government
- France24 — Israel live: Netanyahu bloc targets Arab lawmakers as new parliament is sworn in
- The Guardian — Israeli opposition hurries to seize control as new Knesset is sworn in
- Bloomberg — Netanyahu Opponents in Parliament Move to Undo His Key Policies
Earlier coverage
- Nov 11, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCIsrael's new Knesset sworn in as Eisenkot seeks coalition
- Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCIsrael's new Knesset sworn in as opposition moves to control parliamentary agenda
- Nov 10, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming coalition government
- Nov 10, 2026, 04:00 PM UTCEisenkot begins coalition talks to form new Israeli government
- Nov 9, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCIsraeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot tasked with forming new government
- Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot tasked with forming new government
- Nov 9, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCGadi Eisenkot receives official mandate to form Israel's next government
- Nov 9, 2026, 05:30 AM UTCOpposition leader Gadi Eisenkot tasked with forming new Israeli government