Opposition Bloc Plans to Oust Knesset Speaker Post-Election
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Israel's opposition "Change Bloc" plans to oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana after the elections, potentially with the Joint List's support. This move aims to allow the "Ayzenkot Bloc" to control the Knesset agenda and pass a law preventing indicted individuals from forming a government. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced concerns about the election being too close, urging voters to turn out.
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- Opposition parties plan to remove Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana after the elections.
- The move aims to enable the "Ayzenkot Bloc" to control the Knesset agenda.
- A key goal is passing a law to prevent indicted individuals from forming a government.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed concern over the election's close outcome.
- The opposition is considering cooperation with the Joint List for this plan.
The "Change Bloc" opposition coalition is preparing to remove Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana immediately after the upcoming elections, even if they fail to form a government. This plan includes potential cooperation with the Joint List party, according to a report by Amihai Yeruham. The decision was reportedly made during a meeting of representatives from the Change Bloc parties, where they discussed the possibility of removing Ohana and concluded that there were no obstacles to doing so with the Joint List's participation.
The removal of the Knesset Speaker is intended to allow the "Ayzenkot Bloc" to control the Knesset's agenda. This control would enable them to pass legislation such as the "Indicted Bill," which would prevent individuals facing indictments from forming a government, thereby blocking Benjamin Netanyahu from doing so.
In related comments, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern about the election results in an interview with i24NEWS, stating, "I am worried because of the real numbers, this is not a media wedge, we are in a tie, we are really on the edge. We will win if we get two additional seats, and this will only happen if people go out to vote. Unity does not hold, there must be a clear decision."
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