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Netanyahu Opponents Move to Oust Knesset Speaker on Parliament's Opening Day
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Parties opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have moved to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on November 10, 2026, the opening day of the 26th Knesset. Led by Gadi Eisenkot, the bloc aims to assert its parliamentary majority before a government is formed. Speaker Ohana stated he would allow an early vote if 61 lawmakers petition for it. While united on removing Ohana, the opposition has not yet agreed on a successor, with Yair Lapid among the discussed candidates.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu opponents seek to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on parliament's opening day.
- The move is led by Gadi Eisenkot, aiming to use the bloc's parliamentary majority.
- Speaker Ohana will allow an early vote if 61 lawmakers petition for it.
- The opposition bloc has not yet agreed on a candidate to replace Ohana.
- Eisenkot plans broader measures to counter Netanyahu's power and prevent new elections.
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