Israel's new Knesset opens as Herzog urges lawmakers to avoid another election

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President Isaac Herzog urges the 120 newly elected lawmakers to serve the parliament's full term and seek compromise, saying the public is yearning for "normalcy, security and tranquillity".

Israel's 26th Knesset has opened its first session with a swearing-in ceremony, as President Isaac Herzog urged lawmakers to avoid another election, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported.

Tuesday’s ceremony brought together 120 newly elected lawmakers as negotiations to form a new government continued.

"You must do everything to avoid repeat elections," Herzog told lawmakers.

"The people who elected you are yearning for normalcy, security and tranquillity," he added.

Herzog called on the new parliament to serve its full term and address the challenges facing the country.

"A country is not tested only in moments of heroism; it is tested no less in everyday life, in routine," he said.

He also urged lawmakers to cooperate and seek compromise, including with political opponents.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed his call for a national unity government, citing what he described as threats from Iran. He said Iran had not abandoned its goal of destroying Israel and called for the overthrow of the "ayatollahs' regime".

Netanyahu also attacked the two Arab lists, claiming there was "no difference between the Joint List and the United Arab List" and alleging that "both want to destroy Israel".

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