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Eisenkot Delays Swearing-In of Minority Government Amid Knesset Speaker Dispute
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, postponed the swearing-in of a minority government until a new Knesset speaker is appointed, expected next week. The process is complicated by the current speaker's discretion over scheduling the parliamentary session.
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What happened
- 01Gadi Eisenkot postponed the swearing-in of a minority government until the Knesset speaker is replaced.
- 02The replacement of the Knesset speaker is not expected to occur until next week.
- 03Avigdor Lieberman stated he will vote against the minority government, citing security risks.
- 04Eisenkot's party believes Lieberman will ultimately support the government that removes Netanyahu.
- 05The current Knesset speaker, Amir Ohana, can influence the timing of the swearing-in session.
Avigdor Lieberman of Yisrael Beiteinu opposes the minority government, citing security concerns and the potential return of Netanyahu to power, though Eisenkot's party believes Lieberman will eventually support it.
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