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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

United List Demands Vote for New Knesset Speaker at First Session

The United Arab List has formally requested an urgent vote for a new Knesset speaker during the 26th Knesset's first session. The request was submitted by bloc head Walid Al-Huwashla to current Speaker Amir Ohana. The party aims to elect its new leader at the opening ceremony, which is also for the constitutional oath.

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What happened

  1. 01The United Arab List requested an urgent vote for a new Knesset speaker.
  2. 02The vote is requested for the 26th Knesset's first opening session.
  3. 03Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana received the official request.
  4. 04MK Walid Al-Huwashla sent the request on behalf of the bloc's eight members.
  5. 05The session is designated for the constitutional oath-taking ceremony.

This move signals a push for leadership within the Arab political bloc.

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

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