Israel's new parliament sworn in as leaders compete to form government
BBC World News (English) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
Israel's new parliament was sworn in as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot attempts to form a government and remove caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both major political blocs fell short of a majority in the election, creating a period of political uncertainty as coalition negotiations begin. Arab-led parties secured a record number of seats, potentially holding the balance of power despite significant obstacles from other factions.
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- Gadi Eisenkot has vowed to oust Benjamin Netanyahu, but still has to get enough parties on board Israel's new parliament has been sworn in, as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seeks to oust caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The former army chief has been tasked with forming a government after receiving more recommendations from members of the Knesset than Netanyahu, although not all those backing him are willing to govern together.
- Both emphasise equal national and civic rights for Israel's Arab citizens, who form about 20% of the population; the vast majority of Israeli Arabs are not required to serve in the military; and neither has publicly recognised Hamas as a terrorist organisation.
At a glance
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What
Israel's new parliament was sworn in while political leaders competed to form a government.
Who
Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu, Isaac Herzog
Where
Israel
Key figures
48
Eisenkot's bloc seats
53
Netanyahu's bloc seats
120
Total Knesset seats
28
Days to build a coalition
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 20% | “Both emphasise equal national and civic rights for Israel's Arab citizens, who form about 20% of the population; the vast majority of Israeli Arabs are not required to serve in the military; and neither has publicly recognised Hamas as a terrorist organisation.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
2টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
An act of recommending.
“The former army chief has been tasked with forming a government after receiving more recommendations from members of the Knesset than Netanyahu, although not all those backing him are willing to govern together.”
Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.
Synonyms: concierge, janitor
“Israel's new parliament has been sworn in, as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seeks to oust caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Gadi Eisenkot has vowed to oust Benjamin Netanyahu, but still has to get enough parties on board
Israel's new parliament has been sworn in, as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seeks to oust caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The former army chief has been tasked with forming a government after receiving more recommendations from members of the Knesset than Netanyahu, although not all those backing him are willing to govern together.
Eisenkot's bloc of four parties won 48 seats in October's election, while Netanyahu's bloc won 53, leaving both short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. He has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible two-week extension.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Eisenkot's bloc of four parties won 48 seats in October's election, while Netanyahu's bloc won _____ leaving both short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Israel's new _____ has been sworn in, as opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot seeks to oust caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.He has 56 days to build a coalition, with a possible two-week extension.
4.The former army chief has been tasked with forming a government after receiving more recommendations from members of the Knesset than Netanyahu, although not all those backing him are willing to govern together.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Elections & politics
Some people think voting should be compulsory for all adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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পাঠোত্তর প্রতিফলন ও সারসংক্ষেপ অনুশীলন (Active Recall)
প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।