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Israel's 'Change Bloc' Eyes Knesset Speaker Post Amidst Political Stalemate
Israeli political parties in the "Change Bloc" are considering a move to replace the Knesset Speaker as a first step against Benjamin Netanyahu amid a political deadlock. Preliminary election results show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the "Change Bloc" holding a majority, with absentee ballots yet to be counted.
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What happened
- 01Israeli "Change Bloc" parties may attempt to replace Knesset Speaker before government formation.
- 02Preliminary election results show no clear majority for Benjamin Netanyahu's or the "Change Bloc's" coalition.
- 03Yair Golan plans meetings with "Change Bloc" leaders Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot.
- 04Religious parties Shas and United Torah Judaism worry about being excluded from a future government.
- 05Gadi Eisenkot stated focus is on establishing a "Zionist call-up government."
- 06Avigdor Lieberman is reportedly not responding to inquiries.
- 07An estimated 430,000-480,000 absentee ballots remain to be counted.
Religious parties Shas and United Torah Judaism fear being sidelined in potential coalition formations. Yair Golan is planning meetings with "Change Bloc" leaders, including Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot, while Avigdor Lieberman remains unresponsive.
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