Eisenkot Delays Swearing-In of Minority Government Amid Knesset Speaker Dispute
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, postponed the swearing-in of a minority government until a new Knesset speaker is appointed, expected next week. The process is complicated by the current speaker's discretion over scheduling the parliamentary session. Avigdor Lieberman of Yisrael Beiteinu opposes the minority government, citing security concerns and the potential return of Netanyahu to power, though Eisenkot's party believes Lieberman will eventually support it.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot postponed the swearing-in of a minority government until the Knesset speaker is replaced.
- The replacement of the Knesset speaker is not expected to occur until next week.
- Avigdor Lieberman stated he will vote against the minority government, citing security risks.
- Eisenkot's party believes Lieberman will ultimately support the government that removes Netanyahu.
- The current Knesset speaker, Amir Ohana, can influence the timing of the swearing-in session.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, has decided to postpone the swearing-in of a new government until the Knesset speaker is replaced. This change is not expected until next week, after which Eisenkot may inform the president of his success in forming a government. Eisenkot is linking the replacement of the Knesset speaker with the government's swearing-in to maintain control over the transition process. Legally, after a prime minister-designate announces government formation, the Knesset speaker must schedule a special session for the swearing-in. The speaker has discretion over the session's date, and Amir Ohana is expected to attempt to set a date inconvenient for Eisenkot. Currently, the opposition lacks a unified candidate for the Knesset speaker position. Eisenkot cannot bring a minority government to a vote because Avigdor Lieberman, head of Yisrael Beiteinu, opposes it. Lieberman reiterated on November 8th that he would vote against such a government, stating it would harm national security and return Netanyahu to power. The Yashar Party believes Lieberman will ultimately vote in favor of a government that removes Netanyahu, despite his public statements.
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