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Lieberman to Head Key Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee
Avigdor Lieberman is set to chair the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, gaining access to classified information and oversight of security forces. He plans to summon top military and intelligence officials to discuss Iran and other security matters.
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What happened
- 01Avigdor Lieberman will lead the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, gaining access to secret information.
- 02Lieberman plans to increase oversight of the defense ministry and security agencies.
- 03He will summon the IDF Chief of Staff and Mossad head to discuss Iran.
- 04The committee will also address the stalled ultra-Orthodox military draft law.
- 05The appointment signifies a political change, replacing a Likud representative with a "change bloc" candidate.
The committee will also address the ultra-Orthodox draft law, a key issue Lieberman previously blocked. This appointment marks a political shift within the Knesset.
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