Opposition Seeks to Replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana

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Israeli opposition parties are reportedly discussing a plan to replace the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, with a joint candidate from their bloc. Potential candidates include Oded Forer and Elazar Stern. The move aims to gain parliamentary control and influence legislation, even without a government majority, with support indicated by Ahmad Tibi. The opposition is seeking to leverage Arab party support for this parliamentary maneuver.

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Opposition parties are discussing replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana with a joint candidate.
Oded Forer and Elazar Stern are among potential candidates for the Speaker position.
The move aims to give the opposition influence over parliamentary agenda and legislation.
Ahmad Tibi indicated support for an opposition candidate against Ohana.
The opposition may seek Arab party support for the plan.

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Despite recent election setbacks, the "change bloc" in Israeli politics is reportedly working to gain control of the next Knesset by replacing the current Speaker, Amir Ohana of the Likud party. Talks are underway among opposition parties to agree on a joint candidate to challenge Ohana for the position when the new Knesset is sworn in. No consensus has been reached yet, but potential candidates include Oded Forer from Yisrael Beiteinu and Elazar Stern from the Yesh Atid party.

The move is gaining momentum as final election results solidify. The Netanyahu bloc currently holds 54 seats, while the "change bloc" has 47. The Joint List has secured 13 seats and Ra'am six, meaning neither bloc has an independent majority to form a government. However, the "change bloc" may seek support from Arab parties to elect a new Knesset Speaker. This would grant them significant influence over the parliamentary agenda and legislative initiatives, even without forming a government.

Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi has expressed willingness to support a candidate opposing Ohana, stating in a previous interview that his party would back a candidate running against the current Speaker. Tibi emphasized the political significance of such a move, calling it "absolute control of the Knesset."

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