Coalition of Change to Elect New Knesset Speaker in Mid-November
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
The "change bloc" is reportedly set to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in about a week and a half, aiming to control the parliamentary agenda. The bloc may seek support from Arab parties' MKs to achieve a majority in the public vote. Several candidates have been proposed for the role, with no consensus nominee yet announced. Liberman suggested some outgoing coalition members might vote against Ohana.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The "change bloc" plans to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in mid-November.
- The move aims to give the bloc control over the parliamentary agenda and committee appointments.
- Support from Arab parties' MKs may be sought to secure a majority vote.
- Several candidates have been proposed for the speaker role, but no agreement has been reached.
- Liberman believes some outgoing coalition members might vote against Ohana.
A move to replace the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, immediately after the new Knesset is sworn in, is reportedly finalized and expected to occur in about a week and a half. This strategic step by the "change bloc" aims to secure control over the parliamentary agenda, influencing votes, legislation, and the appointment of committee chairs and members. The maneuver is designed to grant the bloc, which opposes Netanyahu, significant leverage, even if Netanyahu continues to serve as caretaker prime minister.
The election for Knesset Speaker is one of the first actions taken by a new Knesset, and the vote is public. To oust Ohana, the change bloc needs to unite around a consensus candidate. It is anticipated that they may seek support from members of Knesset from Arab parties to achieve the necessary majority. This initiative does not require prior agreement on the composition of the next government.
Several candidates have been mentioned for the speaker position, including Hili Tropper, Matan Kahana, and Elazar Stern from the "Izankot" list; Merav Ben Ari and Eitan Ginzburg from the "Bennett-Lapid" list; Efrat Rayten from the "Democrats"; and Oded Forer from "Yisrael Beiteinu." A unified candidate has not yet been announced.
Liberman recently estimated that some members of the outgoing coalition might support Ohana's replacement, suggesting as many as a third could vote against him. Any such members would have to cast their votes publicly.
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