Netanyahu Opponents Eye Knesset Speaker Post for Yair Lapid
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli opposition lawmakers are considering replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana within two weeks, with Yair Lapid as a top candidate. The move is part of a broader parliamentary strategy to challenge the government. The opposition aims to secure Arab party support for the change and plans further actions like forming an inquiry committee on October 7th failures and repealing judicial reform laws.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Opposition bloc considers replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana within two weeks.
- Yair Lapid is a leading candidate to replace Amir Ohana as Knesset Speaker.
- The move is the first step in a broader parliamentary strategy by the opposition.
- Opposition seeks support from Arab parties for the Knesset Speaker change.
- Future opposition plans include an inquiry into October 7th failures and judicial reform repeal.
A bloc of lawmakers opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering a move to replace the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, within the next two weeks. Yair Lapid is considered a leading candidate for the position, according to a report by Kan News on Wednesday evening. Lapid, a senior figure in the opposition bloc and ranked second on Naftali Bennett's "Together" list, is not running for prime minister but is being considered for the Knesset Speaker role by his coalition partners. His reportedly good relationships with most opposition partners could facilitate consensus on his candidacy, though no final decision has been made. Other potential candidates being considered include MK Oded Forer of Yisrael Beiteinu, Elazar Stern and Orit Farkash from the "Yesher" party, and Efrat Rayten from the Democrats party.
The opposition bloc is also exploring the possibility of securing support from Arab parties for Ohana's removal. They believe that any demands from these parties would be largely declarative and manageable, allowing the move to proceed soon. This potential change in Knesset leadership is seen as the first step in a broader parliamentary strategy by the opposition. Future plans include pursuing the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7th and the repeal of judicial reform laws.
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