08.11.2026 21:40
As Israeli President Herzog gave the mandate to form a government to Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot, the country's press put forward a striking claim. According to the claim, pro-Netanyahu activists who left the elections in defeat could storm the parliament on Tuesday, similar to the US Capitol attack, and prevent lawmakers from being sworn in.
It has been claimed that an incident similar to the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021 could occur in the Israeli Parliament and that lawmakers could be prevented from taking the oath.
NETANYAHU WILL CHALLENGE THE ELECTION RESULTS
While Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the opposition Yashar Party, with forming the government, the Likud Party led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing to challenge the election results.
Experts predict that Netanyahu will not easily surrender and will resort to every means to prevent Eisenkot from forming a government, while reports in the Israeli press suggested that a scenario similar to the US Capitol attack could take place in the Israeli Parliament on Tuesday, November 10.
"NETANYAHU SUPPORTERS MAY STORM THE PARLIAMENT"
In a report by Maariv newspaper, it was stated that discussions were taking place on social media that right-wing activists supporting Netanyahu would gather in front of the Parliament building on Tuesday and prevent lawmakers from entering the building and taking the oath.
The report conveyed that similar messages came from the opposition side and that people were asked to go to the area to counter the right-wing activists. The report, which noted that the US Capitol attack was very concerning, stated that Israeli police should be prepared for the possibility of a raid on the Parliament.
The newspaper wrote that the concern about the Parliament being stormed was related to efforts by Netanyahu and the Likud Party to cast doubt on the election results and not accept the results.
Meanwhile, in a report by Channel 12 Television, it was stated that the Likud Party led by Netanyahu was preparing to challenge the election results. The report shared the information that the party based its claim on allegations that some digital applications were used to encourage Arab voters to go to the polls.
NETANYAHU HAD CALLED FOR THE FORMATION OF A NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT
In a video message published last night, Netanyahu had called for the formation of a national unity government in order to "combat Iran's nuclear threat and preserve Israel's identity as a Jewish state."
Eisenkot opposed this call by Netanyahu, arguing that the Prime Minister used this rhetoric because he understood his days in office were numbered and that he was trying to divide Israeli society.
President Isaac Herzog, meanwhile, today gave the mandate to form the government to Eisenkot, the leader of the opposition Yashar Party, who succeeded in gaining the support of 67 lawmakers.
Since no political bloc in Israel could reach the 61 lawmakers required to form a government on its own, Eisenkot needs to reach agreements with other parties in order to form a government. In this process, the support of Arab parties is also important.
According to Israeli law, the lawmaker tasked with forming the government is given 28 days. The president can extend this period by 14 more days. If the tasked lawmaker fails, the president can appoint another lawmaker.