Knesset Speaker Sets Vote for New Speaker for Next Tuesday
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has scheduled a vote for November 17th to elect a new Speaker for the 26th Knesset, following a request from 67 MKs. Ohana opposes the timing and purpose of the vote, which he believes aims to empower the Attorney General, but will proceed to respect the majority's will. The vote is set to take place next Tuesday at 4:00 PM.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana scheduled a vote for November 17th to elect a new Speaker.
- The vote was requested by 67 Members of Knesset.
- Ohana opposes the coalition's intention to empower the Attorney General.
- The vote will proceed despite Ohana's strong objections.
- The election is set for next Tuesday at 4:00 PM.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced on Tuesday evening that a vote to elect a new Speaker for the 26th Knesset will be held next Tuesday, November 17th, at 4:00 PM. The decision follows an "unusual request" from 67 Members of Knesset (MKs) to bring the vote to the plenum agenda. Ohana stated that while he strongly opposes the coalition's intention behind the request, he will honor the will of the majority of MKs. He expressed concern that the vote, occurring before the government is sworn in, is intended to advance legislation granting significant power to the Attorney General, thereby deepening the imbalance between elected officials and the civil service. Despite his strong objections, Ohana pledged to convene the plenum as requested.
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