Israel - erste Knesset-Sitzung: Naftali Bennett attackiert Premier Benjamin Netanyahu

According to The Guardian, Israel's new Knesset has been sworn in, and opposition lawmakers moved quickly to use their majority to take control of the legislature from Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies. The paper reports that former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been given a mandate to try to form a government, with Netanyahu set to take over if that attempt fails.

Der Spiegel reports that all 120 members of the 26th Knesset took their oath, with more than a third entering parliament for the first time and a record number of women among them. It describes the first day as marked by heavy attacks from both camps, including Naftali Bennett's criticism of Netanyahu.

BBC News reports that Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main political rival, has the first opportunity to build a new government and replace the prime minister.

How different countries cover it

United Kingdom

The Guardian and BBC News cover the swearing-in as opposition moves to take the legislature and Eisenkot's chance to form a government, with Netanyahu's rivals framed as the active side. Sources: The Guardian, BBC News

Germany

Der Spiegel focuses on the first session, reporting the swearing-in of 120 members, a high share of first-time lawmakers and women, and mutual attacks between the two camps. Sources: Der Spiegel

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