Joint List to Back Eisenkot for Knesset Speaker, Won't Join Government
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi declared the Joint List will back a new Knesset Speaker and abstain from joining a government, aiming to facilitate change. The "change bloc" is considering Gadi Eisenkot as a potential candidate for Knesset Speaker, a move that requires Avigdor Lieberman's support to reach a majority. Lieberman has publicly stated he does not want the position. The Joint List will not support Likud no-confidence votes or initiate Knesset dissolution.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ahmad Tibi stated the Joint List will support replacing the Knesset Speaker but not join a government.
- Gadi Eisenkot is a surprise candidate for Knesset Speaker from the "change bloc."
- The "change bloc" needs Avigdor Lieberman's support to achieve a Knesset majority.
- Avigdor Lieberman declared he has no desire to be Knesset Speaker.
- The Joint List will not support Likud no-confidence votes or Knesset dissolution.
Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi announced that the Joint List will support replacing the current Knesset Speaker and will not join a new government. Tibi stated that the Joint List aims to "make things easier, not harder," and is extending a hand to all who wish to see the current government replaced. He pledged that the Joint List would not support no-confidence votes initiated by the Likud party and would not propose legislation to dissolve the Knesset.
The "change bloc" is reportedly considering Gadi Eisenkot as a surprise candidate to replace Amir Ohana as Knesset Speaker. The strategy behind this choice is to appoint a speaker who can easily step down if a government is formed, as a permanent speaker cannot be easily removed. Both Yair Lapid and Eisenkot were discussed for the role, with Yair Golan deemed less relevant.
Tibi emphasized that if parties seek the Joint List's support for actions like replacing the Knesset Speaker or establishing a state commission of inquiry, they must also accept the Joint List's legitimacy. He indicated that the Joint List would "swallow frogs" to facilitate change.
Avigdor Lieberman, however, stated he has "no desire or intention" to serve as Knesset Speaker, despite reports of him being approached for the role. The success of the plan to replace Ohana hinges on Lieberman's cooperation, as his support would bring the bloc to 61 Knesset members needed to submit a request to the president.
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