Knesset Forms Arrangements Committee with Arab Party Support
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
The Knesset approved a 22-member Arrangements Committee on Wednesday with 63 votes in favor, including support from Arab parties. Proposed by MK Roy Folkman, the committee will organize parliamentary work and appoint temporary committees. Likud's alternative proposal was rejected. Likud criticized the vote, accusing other parties of cooperating with Arab lawmakers. The committee's formation is a key step in organizing parliamentary functions following an election.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Knesset approved a 22-member Arrangements Committee with 63 votes in favor on Wednesday.
- MK Roy Folkman's proposal for the committee was approved, while Likud's alternative was rejected.
- Arab parties, including the Joint List, Beyachad, Democrats, and Ra'am, will have representation on the committee.
- Likud criticized the vote, accusing other parties of cooperating with Arab lawmakers.
- The committee will organize parliamentary work and appoint temporary committees.
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