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New Knesset Convenes Amidst Fierce Battles for Key Positions

The 26th Knesset convened today with 120 MKs sworn in, facing immediate challenges including electing a Speaker and forming temporary committees. The "Change Bloc" is pushing to replace current Speaker Amir Ohana, with internal disagreements over who should be nominated.

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What happened

01The 26th Knesset convened with 120 MKs sworn in, facing immediate legislative and political challenges.
02The "Change Bloc" aims to replace current Speaker Amir Ohana, with internal debate over the nominee.
03Temporary committees will manage Knesset affairs until a new government is formed.
04Urgent tasks include budget adjustments and potential legislation on yeshiva student conscription.
05The Knesset must also elect a new State Comptroller and a permanent Election Committee director-general.

Urgent tasks include approving budget changes and potentially legislating on the status of yeshiva students before a new government is formed. The Knesset also needs to elect a new State Comptroller and a permanent director-general for the Election Committee.

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