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Eisenkot Secures Majority for Knesset Speaker Vote
Gadi Eisenkot has secured 61 Knesset signatures to remove Speaker Amir Ohana, proposing Matan Kahana as his replacement. The vote is anticipated next week, with support from Arab parties. This initiative occurs as Eisenkot is tasked with forming a new government, having gained backing from 67 lawmakers.
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What happened
- 01Gadi Eisenkot secured 61 Knesset signatures to remove Speaker Amir Ohana.
- 02Matan Kahana is proposed as the replacement for Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
- 03The vote to replace the Knesset Speaker is expected to occur next week.
- 04Arab parties Ra'am and the United List are supporting the initiative.
- 05President Herzog tasked Eisenkot with forming a new government on November 8th.
- 06Eisenkot has 28 days, with a possible extension, to form a coalition.
The opposition bloc also nominated candidates for key committee roles.
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