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Israeli Opposition Demands Knesset Speaker Ouster, Cites Majority Support

Four Israeli opposition parties are demanding a vote to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on November 10, with incumbent Ohana agreeing to schedule a debate if a majority requests it.

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01Four opposition parties demand a vote to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on November 10.
02Speaker Ohana will schedule a debate on his successor if a majority of lawmakers request it.
03The United Torah Judaism party broke its alliance with Netanyahu by not recommending a prime minister.
04Gadi Eisenkot is likely to receive the most recommendations to form a government.
05The opposition holds a majority of 67 seats in the new 120-seat Knesset.
06Replacing the speaker could allow the opposition to advance previously blocked legislation.

This push occurs as President Isaac Herzog consults factions on forming a government, with the United Torah Judaism party breaking ranks by not recommending Benjamin Netanyahu. The opposition, holding a majority, could elect a new speaker, potentially enabling them to advance blocked legislation.

The Times of Israel publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Times of Israel’s full report from the link below.

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