Israel's new Knesset erupts as battle to replace Netanyahu begins
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Assessment
The new Knesset session opened with open conflict, signaling that the succession struggle is already underway even before any formal leadership challenge. The intensity of the eruption suggests deep fractures within the ruling coalition, not just between parties but potentially inside the prime minister's own camp. Watch for which factional leaders emerge as the primary challengers and how quickly the infighting destabilizes the government's legislative agenda.