Israel fears Capitol-style breach ahead of Knesset swearing-in: Report

Israeli newspaper Maariv warned Sunday that right-wing activists could try to storm the Israeli Knesset on Tuesday to disrupt the swearing-in of newly elected lawmakers, drawing a parallel with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The warning came as Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government on Sunday and as Channel 12 reported that outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party was preparing to challenge the Oct. 27 election results in court. According to Maariv, right-wing activists had discussed gathering outside parliament and blocking lawmakers from entering for the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset. It also cited social media posts urging counterprotesters to turn up and confront them. “The […]