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Eisenkot to Delay Government Swearing-In Until Knesset Speaker Replaced
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Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot will delay swearing in a new government until the Knesset replaces its speaker, Amir Ohana. Eisenkot, tasked with forming the government Sunday, fears Ohana could delay the confidence vote to pressure lawmakers. Eisenkot's bloc requested Ohana's replacement vote for Tuesday, but Ohana said it would happen next week if he gets 61 signatures.
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- Gadi Eisenkot will not swear in a new government until Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is replaced.
- Eisenkot received the mandate to form a government on Sunday and plans to delay its inauguration.
- Eisenkot's allies fear Ohana could use discretion to delay the confidence vote and pressure lawmakers.
- A request has been submitted to hold the vote for Ohana's replacement this Tuesday.
- Ohana stated the vote would occur within a week if he receives 61 lawmaker signatures.
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