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Israel's "Change Bloc" Secures Key Knesset Roles Ahead of Government Formation

Leaders of Israel's "change bloc" have agreed on key parliamentary appointments, including Matan Kahana as Knesset Speaker and Avigdor Lieberman to head the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. These moves come as MK Gadi Eisenkot attempts to form a coalition government following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset.

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What happened

01Change bloc leaders agreed on key Knesset roles, including Matan Kahana for Speaker.
02Avigdor Lieberman will chair the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
03The bloc aims to replace current Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana with 61 signatures.
04The Finance Committee will discuss budget changes and potential cuts of 1 billion shekels.
05Disputes continue over representation in the Arrangements Committee.
06Gadi Eisenkot is working to form a coalition government.

The bloc is seeking to replace the current Likud Speaker, Amir Ohana, with a formal request expected soon. Significant budget discussions and disputes over committee representation are also underway.

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