Eisenkot Bloc Flexes Knesset Muscle, Netanyahu Remains PM
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
A bloc of parties led by Gadi Eisenkot secured a 63-50 majority to establish the Knesset Arrangements Committee, chaired by Roy Folkman. This parliamentary strength was demonstrated on Wednesday. The move highlights the potential actions of different political blocs. Avigdor Lieberman has outlined an agenda including term limits for prime ministers and repealing judicial overhaul legislation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot's bloc secured a 63-50 majority to establish the Knesset Arrangements Committee.
- Roy Folkman, a Yashar lawmaker, will chair the newly established Knesset Arrangements Committee.
- The move demonstrates the parliamentary strength of Eisenkot's bloc.
- Avigdor Lieberman has proposed limiting prime ministers to two terms.
- Lieberman also proposed repealing the judicial overhaul legislation.
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