Israel is set to hold the swearing-in ceremony for its new 120-seat parliament this Tuesday, a pivotal moment as Benjamin Netanyahu officially loses his legislative majority. President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to address the assembly, marking the beginning of a high-stakes period for Gadi Eisenkot, who has been granted 28 days to build a functional governing coalition. As the opposition gains legislative influence, they are already signaling their intent to prioritize a formal investigation into the security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, aiming to hold the outgoing administration accountable.

To solidify their position, Eisenkot’s party is moving quickly to fill key leadership roles, nominating former military figure Matan Kahana as speaker and positioning Avigdor Lieberman to lead the foreign affairs and defense committee. However, reaching the 61-vote threshold for a stable government remains a complex challenge. Eisenkot must navigate delicate negotiations with potential allies, including Arab-Israeli lawmakers and ultra-Orthodox factions who have historically stood with Netanyahu. Whether this diverse and potentially fragile opposition can unite remains to be seen, as any coalition will face immediate scrutiny over their long-term stability and stance on the ongoing conflict.