Likud Considers War Hero Elisha Madan for Knesset Speaker
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Likud party is considering MK Elisha Madan, a war-wounded hero, as a candidate for Knesset Speaker against MK Matan Kahana. Madan's potential candidacy highlights his personal sacrifice, while Kahana's is expected to be supported by Arab parties. The Knesset plenum also approved the Arrangements Committee and two temporary committees, with leadership positions filled by MKs Lieberman and Ben Horin, with support from Arab parties.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud is considering war hero MK Elisha Madan for Knesset Speaker against MK Matan Kahana.
- Madan's candidacy highlights his war injury, while Kahana's is expected to be backed by Arab parties.
- A final decision on Madan's candidacy has not been made, with concerns he might lose a vote.
- The Knesset plenum approved the Arrangements Committee with 63 votes in favor.
- Temporary committees for finance and foreign affairs were established, with MKs Lieberman and Ben Horin appointed as chairs.
The Likud party is reportedly considering Member of Knesset Elisha Madan as a candidate for the position of Knesset Speaker, potentially challenging Matan Kahana, whose candidacy was announced by leaders of parties opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu. Madan, who was injured and lost his legs during the war, is being put forward by Likud, who aim to highlight his personal story. This comes as Kahana's candidacy is expected to gain support from Arab parties within the Knesset.
However, a final decision on Madan's candidacy has not yet been made. A significant consideration is the assessment that Madan might lose a vote if he were to run against Kahana. Kahana, who announced his candidacy yesterday, stated that the role requires someone who can be a unifying and state-oriented figure, capable of significantly influencing Israeli citizens.
The discussion regarding the next Knesset Speaker is occurring concurrently with the initial steps to establish the 26th Knesset's institutions. The Knesset plenum approved the composition of the Arrangements Committee today, following a proposal by MK Roey Folkman, with 63 votes in favor and 50 against.
Subsequently, the Arrangements Committee approved the formation of two temporary committees: one for finance affairs and another for foreign and defense affairs. MK Avigdor Lieberman of Yisrael Beiteinu was elected to head the temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, while MK Liran Avishar Ben Horin of the Bayahad faction was chosen to lead the temporary Finance Committee. These decisions were made with the support of Arab parties, as part of the parliamentary cooperation in the new Knesset.
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