Knesset Forms Temporary Finance and Defense Committees Amid Debate
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The Knesset's Arrangements Committee has established temporary Finance and Foreign Affairs and Defense committees, appointing MK Liran Avissar Ben Horin and Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman as chairs, respectively. The decision passed 13-9 after contentious debate, with concerns raised about a potential conflict of interest for Ben Horin due to her husband's business dealings. She pledged to follow ethics rules and recuse herself if necessary.
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- Knesset established temporary Finance and Foreign Affairs and Defense committees.
- MK Liran Avissar Ben Horin and Avigdor Lieberman will chair the committees.
- The decision passed the Arrangements Committee by a 13-9 vote.
- Concerns were raised about MK Ben Horin's potential conflict of interest.
- Ben Horin stated she will adhere to ethics rules and recuse herself if needed.
The Knesset's Arrangements Committee has approved the establishment of temporary Finance and Foreign Affairs and Defense committees. MK Liran Avissar Ben Horin of the "B'Yachad" party will chair the Finance Committee, while Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Avigdor Lieberman will head the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Each committee will comprise 17 lawmakers.
The decision passed by a vote of 13 to 9 following heated discussions. Concerns were raised regarding Avissar Ben Horin's appointment due to a potential conflict of interest, as her husband, Itay Ben Horin, represents major companies, including banks, investment firms, and real estate enterprises, through his PR agency. These companies' interests could be affected by the Finance Committee's decisions.
According to Knesset ethics regulations, members must recuse themselves from discussions involving personal or spousal interests. Avissar Ben Horin stated her commitment to adhering to strict limitations, adding that another MK would substitute for her if a conflict of interest arises. The Knesset had previously approved the 22-member Arrangements Committee.
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