United Torah Judaism Refuses Opposition Bid to Replace Knesset Speaker

According to Asher, the replacement of the Knesset speaker should occur concurrently with the formation of the new government rather than upon the Knesset's initial convening. He argued that this approach aligns with past practices, with only one exception, and prevents an absurd situation where the speaker might oppose the newly formed government. United Torah Judaism has not yet decided whether it will support, oppose, or abstain if the matter comes to a vote.

Last week, six opposition parties, including Yisrael Beiteinu, the Joint List, and Ra'am, requested that Ohana convene a session for his replacement. Ohana responded that such a discussion requires the signatures of 61 Knesset members, promising to schedule the session within a week of receiving them. Meanwhile, the leader of the bloc has received the mandate to form a national emergency government, though success is not expected this week.