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Lieberman Rejects Knesset Speaker Role Amidst Political Stalemate

Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, has rejected offers to become Knesset Speaker, stating he has no intention of taking the role. The announcement follows election results leaving both major blocs without a clear majority, making Lieberman's party a potential kingmaker.

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What happened

01Avigdor Lieberman rejected offers to become Knesset Speaker, citing no desire for the role.
02Election results left both major political blocs without a clear majority.
03Yisrael Beiteinu's seven mandates make it a key player in forming a government.
04Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid met to coordinate the Change Bloc's next steps.
05President Isaac Herzog will begin coalition consultations on Wednesday.
06A proposal for direct prime ministerial elections is being considered.

Meanwhile, the Change Bloc is discussing strategies ahead of consultations with President Isaac Herzog, who will begin the process of assigning government formation on Wednesday. A proposal for direct prime ministerial elections is reportedly being considered to break the political deadlock.

Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original