Ultra-Orthodox Party Rejects Opposition Bid to Replace Knesset Speaker
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party chair Yaakov Asher refused an opposition proposal to vote out Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, insisting the speaker should only be replaced when a new government is formed. The move comes as Gadi Eisenkot attempts to form a government with a bloc short of a majority. UTJ's decision potentially hinders opposition efforts to advance legislation, though the party has reportedly considered supporting a minority government due to frustrations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- UTJ chair Yaakov Asher rejected an opposition bid to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
- Asher stated the speaker should only be replaced when a new government is formed.
- Gadi Eisenkot is attempting to form a government but lacks a Knesset majority.
- The opposition aims to advance legislation, including a probe into the Oct. 7 attack.
- UTJ has reportedly considered supporting a minority government due to draft exemption frustrations.
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