Israel has a new parliament, but 'interim pope' Netanyahu has not disappeared yet

The Knesset sees 46 new members, reflecting the impact of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israeli politics. Among them are family members of victims, reservists, and activists. Yonatan Shalev, at 24, is the youngest member, advocating for equal military service obligations. The opposition, led by Eisenkot, aims to form a coalition and has secured support for a new parliamentary speaker. However, internal disagreements exist regarding alliances, particularly with ultra-Orthodox parties and Palestinian factions. Eisenkot is open to unconventional coalition strategies, acknowledging the challenges ahead. He has until December 6 to form a government, or risk new elections.