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Herzog: 67 MKs recommend Eisenkot, 46 Netanyahu; mandate to be assigned Sunday

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Nov. 6, 2026

JNS Staff

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Liberman signals compromise on haredi draft to help form anti-Netanyahu government

Yisrael Beiteinu leader says election results require “painful compromises,” as United Torah Judaism signals openness to talks and Yair Golan reports “real progress” toward a new coalition.

Nov. 6, 2026

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Arab parties’ historic gains spark election-fraud probes and debate over Hamas ties.

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Nov. 4, 2026

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Nov. 4, 2026

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Former Hebrew Union College leaders hope to take over Cincinnati Reform rabbinical campus, as court lets state’s suit against HUC continue

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Israel’s 26th Knesset set to be inaugurated Nov. 10

View of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem, on Aug. 13,2020. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90. — View of the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, in Jerusalem, on Aug. 13,2020. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90.

(Nov. 4, 2026 / JNS)

Israel’s 26th Knesset is set to convene for its inaugural session on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m., when all 120 lawmakers will be sworn in during a ceremony attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, the Knesset announced.

One week away: Inaugural sitting of the 26th Knesset. The new Knesset is due to convene on Tuesday, November 10, for its inaugural sitting in the presence of President Isaac Herzog, during which 120 MKs will be sworn in
For more on work of the Knesset: https://t.co/eShC1SmEuV pic.twitter.com/t7GLe2sH1z
— The Knesset (@KnessetENG) November 3, 2026

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