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Left-Wing Outrage Over Eisenkot's Pick for Knesset Speaker
Gadi Eisenkot's decision to appoint Matan Kahana as the next Knesset Speaker has drawn sharp criticism from the Israeli left.
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What happened
- 01Gadi Eisenkot appointed Matan Kahana as the next Knesset Speaker, angering the Israeli left.
- 02Critics called Kahana's appointment a "disaster" and a "real horror."
- 03Concerns were raised about Kahana's past support for judicial overhaul.
- 04Yoav Groweis questioned Kahana's impact on democratic commitments.
- 05Some commentators suggested Eisenkot or Lapid would have been better choices.
Critics, including journalists and activists, have called the move a "disaster" and a "real horror." Concerns were raised about Kahana's past support for judicial overhaul and his views on liberal protesters. Some suggested Eisenkot or Lapid would have been more suitable candidates for the role.
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