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Likud Considers Surprising Knesset Speaker Bid for Wounded MK

The Likud party is considering nominating severely wounded MK Elisha Mardan for Knesset Speaker to challenge opposition candidate Matan Kahana. This move aims to create a public relations challenge for the opposition, forcing them to vote against a national hero.

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01Likud may nominate wounded MK Elisha Mardan for Knesset Speaker against Matan Kahana.
02The move aims to force the opposition to vote against a national hero.
03Mardan recently lost both legs in combat in northern Gaza.
04The opposition bloc has 67 signatures for a vote to replace current Speaker Amir Ohana.
05The vote for the new Knesset Speaker is scheduled for next Tuesday.
06Netanyahu is expected to appoint Ohana to a ministerial post after his term.

The vote is scheduled for next Tuesday, with the opposition bloc holding a majority. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to appoint the current Speaker, Amir Ohana, to a ministerial role after his term.

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