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Israel's Opposition Seeks Knesset Control Amidst Political Maneuvering
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party is leading an opposition effort to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to gain control of the parliamentary agenda before a new government is formed.
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What happened
- 01Opposition bloc aims to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to control parliamentary agenda.
- 02Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to form a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 03Likud is challenging the legitimacy of opposition moves involving Arab parties.
- 04The opposition plans to advance legislation including judicial overhaul repeal and mandatory service.
- 05Eisenkot has outlined core principles for a future government, emphasizing a Jewish, democratic, and liberal state.
Likud is attempting to prevent this by challenging the legitimacy of votes involving Arab parties and seeking to dissuade lawmakers from defecting. Eisenkot is also working to form a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties, facing challenges from Avigdor Liberman. The opposition aims to pass key legislation, including repealing judicial overhaul laws and introducing mandatory national service, while Likud is campaigning against the opposition's strategy.
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