Israel: Parliament holds its first session, while Gadi Eisenkot promises to form a new government "as quickly as possible"

Centrist Gadi Eisenkot pledged to form a new government quickly to replace Benjamin Netanyahu's administration. The opposition aims to establish an independent inquiry into security failures related to the October 7 Hamas attack. Eisenkot's coalition lacks an absolute majority but has support from Arab parties. The new Knesset will feature a record number of women and the youngest member ever elected. The opposition plans to repeal laws limiting the Supreme Court's powers and is focused on electing a new Knesset president. Right-wing groups are planning protests against the potential election of a president supported by Arab parties.