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Ongoing Story· Day 24

Israeli Opposition Leaders Vie for Control of Knesset Speaker Role

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Eisenkot Bloc Agrees on Knesset Speaker, Key Committee Chairs

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The anti-Netanyahu bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has agreed on key Knesset leadership positions, including Matan Kahana as Speaker. Avigdor Liberman will head the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, and Roy Folkman will chair the Arrangements Committee. Liran Avisar Ben Horin is expected to lead the Finance Committee. These appointments are part of efforts to form a government and will be presented for Knesset approval this Wednesday.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • The anti-Netanyahu bloc agreed on Matan Kahana as their candidate for Knesset Speaker.
  • Avigdor Liberman will head the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
  • Roy Folkman is selected to chair the Arrangements Committee.
  • Liran Avisar Ben Horin is expected to chair the Knesset Finance Committee.
  • The Knesset plenum will vote on committee compositions this Wednesday.

Israel National News publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Israel National News’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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