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The 26th Knesset was sworn in on Sunday with 120 members taking the oath of allegiance in a ceremony led by Amir Ohana, with Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit in attendance. The swearing-in marks the formal beginning of the new parliamentary session following recent elections.

Key appointments were confirmed as part of government formation negotiations. Gideon Sa’ar was appointed as Interior Minister in addition to his role as Foreign Minister, serving in a temporary dual capacity until a new government is fully formed. Matan Kahana secured the position of Knesset chairman through coalition agreements, while Aviram Elovich stepped aside from the Interior Ministry portfolio to focus on coordinating right-wing faction parliamentary efforts.

The ceremony represents a significant constitutional moment as the new Knesset begins its work, with major ministerial positions being allocated across coalition partners as per standard coalition-building procedures.

Sources: Ynet, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post