Israeli Opposition Demands Knesset Speaker Ouster, Cites Majority Support
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Four Israeli opposition parties are demanding a vote to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on November 10, with incumbent Ohana agreeing to schedule a debate if a majority requests it. This push occurs as President Isaac Herzog consults factions on forming a government, with the United Torah Judaism party breaking ranks by not recommending Benjamin Netanyahu. The opposition, holding a majority, could elect a new speaker, potentially enabling them to advance blocked legislation.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Four opposition parties demand a vote to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on November 10.
- Speaker Ohana will schedule a debate on his successor if a majority of lawmakers request it.
- The United Torah Judaism party broke its alliance with Netanyahu by not recommending a prime minister.
- Gadi Eisenkot is likely to receive the most recommendations to form a government.
- The opposition holds a majority of 67 seats in the new 120-seat Knesset.
- Replacing the speaker could allow the opposition to advance previously blocked legislation.
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