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MK Folkman Secures 61 Signatures to Replace Knesset Speaker
MK Roee Folkman has gathered over 61 signatures to hold a vote for a new Knesset Speaker, a key step for the "Change Bloc" aiming to form a government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Arab parties, including the Joint List and Ra'am, have surprisingly signed the petition, signaling potential support for the new government.
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What happened
- 01MK Roee Folkman secured over 61 signatures for a Knesset Speaker vote, a move by the "Change Bloc."
- 02Arab parties, including the Joint List and Ra'am, signed the petition to replace the Knesset Speaker.
- 03Matan Kahana is reportedly the "Change Bloc's" chosen candidate for the Knesset Speaker position.
- 04The vote is expected in the coming days, coinciding with the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset.
- 05Esti Yaniv criticized the potential appointment of Matan Kahana with Arab party support.
Matan Kahana is reportedly the "Change Bloc's" candidate for Speaker, though his nomination faces criticism. The vote is expected soon, with outgoing Speaker Amir Ohana presiding over the Knesset's swearing-in.
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