Israel swears in lawmakers for the twenty-sixth Knesset

Israel's 26th Knesset holds its inaugural swearing-in ceremony with dozens of first-time lawmakers joining the parliament.

Israel's parliament welcomes its newly elected legislature as the 26th Knesset holds its inaugural swearing-in ceremony. One hundred twenty lawmakers take their oaths of allegiance during an official session attended by top government leaders. The fresh parliamentary class includes dozens of first-time politicians from diverse professional and civic backgrounds.

• The attendancePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog attend the inaugural ceremony in the plenum.
• The welcomingLawmakers-elect are greeted with lapel flowers, a presidential motorcade, and a robotic welcome.
• The protestsSeveral right-wing organizations plan demonstrations outside the parliament building during the swearing-in event.

What's new · 7h agoThe incoming parliament has progressed from preparatory orientation sessions to its official inauguration and swearing-in ceremony.