Opposition Leaders Agree on Knesset Speaker, Court Ultra-Orthodox Parties
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman have agreed to nominate a Yashar party member, possibly Eisenkot himself, as the next Knesset speaker. This move is part of a strategy to court ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism and Shas, to join their coalition. The opposition aims to replace the current speaker, Amir Ohana, to advance legislation while building a majority. Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly pressuring Haredi leaders to oppose the opposition's efforts, hoping for new elections.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman agreed on a Yashar party candidate for Knesset speaker.
- The opposition is reaching out to ultra-Orthodox parties UTJ and Shas to join their coalition.
- Replacing the current speaker, Amir Ohana, would allow the opposition to advance legislation.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly pressuring Haredi leaders to oppose an Eisenkot government.
- Liberman urged Eisenkot to prioritize Haredi support over cooperation with Arab parties.
- Ultra-Orthodox parties may seek a transitional arrangement on IDF enlistment.
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