New Knesset speaker could be key to ousting Netanyahu as Israel’s PM
Summary
Israel’s newly sworn-in Knesset gives opposition parties an opportunity to replace Speaker Amir Ohana, a close ally of Benjamin Netanyahu. Gadi Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming a government, may seek the speaker role as opposition parties try to build a coalition despite disagreements over cooperation with Palestinian-led parties.Key Facts
- The Knesset has 120 seats, and opposition parties hold 67.
- Amir Ohana, a Netanyahu ally, currently serves as Knesset speaker.
- Israeli media reported that Gadi Eisenkot may take the speaker role; if he does not, his Yashar party will nominate someone.
- More than 160 former security officials warned that activists might use violence to prevent lawmakers and their families from entering the Knesset.
- Several Jewish-Israeli opposition parties have pledged not to join a government with Palestinian-led parties or one that depends on their support.
- Palestinian citizens of Israel won 19 Knesset seats, according to the article.
- Eisenkot has promised to seek a national emergency government and said coalition partners would need to compromise.
- Avigdor Lieberman has explored forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, despite past disagreements over military service.
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