Change Bloc Leaders Agree on New Knesset Speaker
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot, leaders of the "Change bloc," have agreed that the next Knesset Speaker will be from the "Yisrael Beiteinu" party. The bloc has formally requested a vote for a new Speaker by Tuesday, while also alleging a Likud plan to disrupt the proceedings. Current Speaker Amir Ohana has agreed to schedule a vote within a week if presented with sufficient support, stating he will not prevent his replacement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot agreed on the next Knesset Speaker from Yisrael Beiteinu.
- The Change bloc requested a vote for a new Knesset Speaker by Tuesday.
- Sources claim Likud plans to physically block Knesset members from voting.
- Current Speaker Amir Ohana will schedule a vote within a week if 61 MKs sign.
- Amir Ohana stated he will not prevent his own replacement.
Avigdor Lieberman and Gadi Eisenkot, leaders within the "Change bloc," have agreed that the next Knesset Speaker will be from the "Yisrael Beiteinu" party. The agreement was reached during a meeting described as businesslike and productive, lasting approximately an hour and a half.
On Thursday, leaders of the Change bloc sent a letter to the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, demanding a discussion and vote for a new Speaker by the upcoming Tuesday. Meanwhile, sources within the bloc claim to have received intelligence about a Likud plan to disrupt the vote, potentially by physically preventing Knesset members from entering the plenum. These sources allege that hundreds of Likud Central Committee members are expected to arrive at the Knesset on the day of the vote to block entry, and to cause widespread disruptions during the debate itself, aiming to force Ohana to end the session and thus thwart the vote.
The Change bloc is warning of this scenario but states they intend to proceed with replacing the Speaker regardless of disruption attempts. It is emphasized that these are claims from Change bloc sources and not a confirmed Likud plan.
In parallel, Ohana informed party leaders that if a letter signed by at least 61 Knesset members is submitted demanding an expedited vote, a discussion will be scheduled within a week. Ohana stated he would not obstruct his replacement, saying, "There will be no clinging to the horns of the altar. You can stop promoting conspiracy theories in the media."
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