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Knesset to Convene for New Speaker Vote Amid Disruption Claims

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced the Knesset will convene in a week to elect a new speaker, following a request from 67 MKs. The opposition "Change Bloc" nominated MK Matan Kahana, aiming to control parliamentary proceedings before government formation.

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01Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced a vote for a new speaker will occur in one week.
0267 MKs submitted a request to hold the vote, nominating Matan Kahana.
03The "Change Bloc" aims to control parliamentary proceedings before government formation.
04Opposition sources claim Likud plans to disrupt the vote physically and during debate.
05The vote is seen as a test for Gadi Eisenkot's ability to rally a majority.
06Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman agreed on a speaker from the "Yashar!" party.

Sources within the bloc claim the Likud plans to disrupt the vote, but the opposition is determined to proceed. This vote will also test Gadi Eisenkot's ability to secure a majority amid ongoing coalition talks.

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