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Netanyahu Allies Delay Committee Work to Block Lieberman
The formation of Israel's temporary Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has been delayed by Likud, which is reportedly trying to prevent Avigdor Lieberman from chairing it.
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What happened
- 01Likud is delaying the formation of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to prevent Avigdor Lieberman from chairing it.
- 02Lieberman has warned against military decisions without parliamentary oversight, especially concerning Iran.
- 03The delay impacts negotiations on a conscription law for Haredi men.
- 04Lieberman's chairmanship would give him access to intelligence and oversight of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- 05The committee has the power to summon top security officials and oversee intelligence matters.
Lieberman has warned against military decisions without parliamentary oversight, and his appointment is seen as a move to control Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions, particularly concerning Iran. The delay also impacts negotiations on the Haredi conscription law, where Lieberman's influence could be significant. The committee's role is to oversee military and intelligence matters, with the power to question top officials.
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