# Chaos Erupts at Israeli Knesset Opening Amid Political Deadlock Prime Minister Netanyahu faces intense backlash as opposition leaders push for emergency government. - **Source:** [Rai News](https://www.rainews.it) - **Published:** 2026-11-11 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/7b68e498-9128-4684-a3d9-00a34174df02 ## Inauguration Day Turmoil The opening session of the 26th Knesset descended into chaos as political tensions reached a boiling point. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced aggressive interruptions during his address, while opposition leaders openly questioned his fitness for office. The atmosphere was marked by shouting matches and personal confrontations between rival parliamentary factions. ## Netanyahu's Rhetoric Criticized Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party and government-designate, condemned Netanyahu’s speech as divisive and hateful. Eisenkot argued that the Prime Minister’s rhetoric during a state event was inappropriate and dangerous for national security. He explicitly stated that Netanyahu is no longer fit to hold his current position of power. ## Opposition Coalition Efforts The Change Bloc, led by Eisenkot, has formally requested a vote for a new Knesset president, proposing Matan Kahana. With 48 seats, the bloc successfully gathered the required 61 signatures to challenge the current leadership. This procedural move aims to shift parliamentary control away from Netanyahu’s influence during the government formation. ## Arab Parties' Stance Tensions peaked when most Arab deputies exited the chamber during the national anthem, Hatikvah. Mansour Abbas of the Ra'am party remained, signaling a potential willingness to join an emergency government. Abbas has reportedly conditioned his support on a formal partnership and the recognition of Hamas as a terrorist organization by the coalition. ## Security Minister's Defiance Outgoing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir rejected the legitimacy of the recent election results. He demanded new elections, claiming foreign interference influenced the outcome. Ben Gvir also categorically opposed a national unity government, arguing it would fail to appoint key judicial officials or implement proposed migration policies from Gaza. ## Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Beyond the parliamentary drama, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. Heavy flooding has displaced approximately 100,000 people, with Oxfam reporting that 65% of the territory is inaccessible. British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband described the conditions as totally unacceptable, citing persistent aid limitations and the extreme winter weather affecting civilians. ## Military and Regional Conflict The conflict continues to escalate with reports of casualties in Gaza, including a father and his thirteen-year-old son. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that over 13,000 targets have been struck in the conflict with Iran. He stated that Iran's naval and nuclear industrial infrastructure has suffered significant, widespread destruction. ## Path to Governance Israel stands at a critical crossroads as Eisenkot attempts to form an emergency government. The proposed coalition aims to prioritize national security and the expansion of military service requirements. Success depends on bridging deep ideological divides between the Change Bloc and potential partners, while navigating the ongoing regional military and humanitarian crises. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.rainews.it/maratona/2026/11/medio-oriente-guerre-israele-il-nuovo-parlamento-si-insedia-nel-caos-bombe-su-gaza-morti-20b62343-19b4-40d3-8be2-d1884f8d31c3.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._