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United List Demands Vote for New Knesset Speaker at First Session

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United List Demands Vote for New Knesset Speaker at First Session

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The United Arab List has formally requested an urgent vote for a new Knesset speaker during the 26th Knesset's first session. The request was submitted by bloc head Walid Al-Huwashla to current Speaker Amir Ohana. The party aims to elect its new leader at the opening ceremony, which is also for the constitutional oath. This move signals a push for leadership within the Arab political bloc.

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  • The United Arab List requested an urgent vote for a new Knesset speaker.
  • The vote is requested for the 26th Knesset's first opening session.
  • Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana received the official request.
  • MK Walid Al-Huwashla sent the request on behalf of the bloc's eight members.
  • The session is designated for the constitutional oath-taking ceremony.

The United Arab List submitted an urgent official request on Thursday to Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, calling for a vote to elect a new speaker for the 26th Knesset during its first opening session, which is dedicated to the swearing-in ceremony. The request was made in a letter sent by MK Walid Al-Huwashla, the new head of the United List's bloc, on behalf of the bloc's eight members. The United Arab List is a political party in Israel that represents Arab citizens.

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