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Israel's "Change Bloc" Seeks to Replace Knesset Speaker Before Swearing-In
Israel's "Change Bloc" is gathering 61 signatures to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana before the new Knesset is sworn in. The bloc aims to force an immediate vote, though Ohana suggests a week's delay is likely. Party leaders met to coordinate on forming a government and appointing a State Comptroller.
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What happened
- 01"Change Bloc" lawmakers are collecting 61 signatures to oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
- 02The bloc aims to force a vote for a new Knesset Speaker before Tuesday's swearing-in.
- 03Ohana indicated a week's notice for a speaker vote is reasonable.
- 04"Change Bloc" leaders agreed to advance the appointment of a State Comptroller.
- 05Netanyahu's office warned unity government talks would stop if Ohana is replaced.
Netanyahu's office reportedly warned that unity government talks would halt if Ohana is replaced.
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