Israel's 26th Knesset is set to make history as 120 newly elected lawmakers prepare to take office, including 46 first-time members of parliament. The new legislature will also see an increase in women's representation, while a 24-year-old lawmaker is expected to break a record that has stood for 67 years by becoming the youngest member in the country's parliamentary history.

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place at 4 pm local time on Tuesday (November 10) at the Knesset building in Jerusalem. A day earlier, on Monday (November 9), the newly elected lawmakers attended an orientation session, where they received an introduction to parliamentary procedures and instructions on their upcoming responsibilities.

According to information published by The Times of Israel, the new Knesset will include 33 women members. This marks an increase from the 25th Knesset, which began its term in 2022 with 29 female lawmakers.

Among the new members, Likud's Haim Katz will be the oldest. He is set to turn 79 next month. Meanwhile, Yonatan Shalev of the B'Yachad Party, who was born in the United States, will become the youngest member at just 24 years old. His election will end the longstanding record held by Moshe Nissim, who became the youngest Knesset member in 1959.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the most experienced lawmaker in the new parliament. First elected in 1988, he has served as a Knesset member for a total of 35 years across different parliamentary terms.

Several newly elected lawmakers have drawn attention because of their personal backgrounds and experiences. Noam Tibon of the B'Yachad Party, a former major general in the Israeli military, became widely known after rescuing his son and family during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. His son, Amir Tibon, is a journalist for Haaretz. They were staying at Kibbutz Nahal Oz when the attack took place.

Likud's Elisha Madan is another notable new member. He lost both legs in an explosion in Gaza in 2024 while serving as a reservist in the Israeli military.

Sharon Sharabi of the Yisrael Beiteinu Party is also joining the Knesset. His brother Yossi Sharabi was abducted during the October 7 attack and later died in captivity. His other brother, Eli Sharabi, spent nearly 500 days as a hostage in Gaza. Before the abduction, Eli's wife and two daughters were killed at Kibbutz Be'eri.

The new parliament will also include Shira Shapiro of the Yashar Party, the mother of Israeli military officer Aner Shapiro. On October 7, 2023, Aner repeatedly intercepted grenades thrown into a roadside shelter to protect civilians before being killed.

However, some incoming lawmakers have also attracted controversy. Likud's Yaakov Bardugo, a right-wing radio host and political commentator on Channel 14, is known as a close supporter of Netanyahu. He has faced allegations of inappropriate remarks and accusations of blackmail from several Likud lawmakers.

Another controversial figure is Chanamel Dorfman of the Otzma Yehudit Party, a longtime associate of party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir. He has been linked to a group of radical young settlers and has reportedly faced multiple investigations by Israel's internal security agency, Shin Bet. Military authorities have also previously imposed restrictions on his entry into the West Bank.

With a mix of new faces, experienced politicians and controversial figures, Israel's 26th Knesset is set to begin a new chapter in the country's parliamentary politics.