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Opposition Leaders Agree on Knesset Speaker, Court Ultra-Orthodox Parties

Opposition leaders Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman have agreed to nominate a Yashar party member, possibly Eisenkot himself, as the next Knesset speaker. This move is part of a strategy to court ultra-Orthodox parties, United Torah Judaism and Shas, to join their coalition.

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What happened

01Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman agreed on a Yashar party candidate for Knesset speaker.
02The opposition is reaching out to ultra-Orthodox parties UTJ and Shas to join their coalition.
03Replacing the current speaker, Amir Ohana, would allow the opposition to advance legislation.
04Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly pressuring Haredi leaders to oppose an Eisenkot government.
05Liberman urged Eisenkot to prioritize Haredi support over cooperation with Arab parties.
06Ultra-Orthodox parties may seek a transitional arrangement on IDF enlistment.

The opposition aims to replace the current speaker, Amir Ohana, to advance legislation while building a majority. Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly pressuring Haredi leaders to oppose the opposition's efforts, hoping for new elections.

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