Israel’s opposition seeks control of the Knesset as coalition talks loom

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Following the swearing in of Israel’s new Knesset, opposition members used their numerical advantage to attempt to take control of the legislature, although they remain too divided to form a government. They requested a vote to replace Amir Ohana as speaker; the speaker sets the Knesset’s agenda. Ohana has set the vote for next Tuesday. The opposition factions have also proposed candidates for leadership roles on key defense and finance committees. Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, has a six-week mandate from the president to try to form a government. If he does not succeed, a second candidate, probably Benjamin Netanyahu, will get a chance; if that effort also fails, another election is likely. Eisenkot’s Yashar party submitted bills with support from other opposition groups. They include setting term limits for prime ministers, establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 attacks, and measures to revoke Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul. During the swearing-in ceremony, Netanyahu called lawmakers from two Palestinian-led opposition parties “terror supporters.” Eisenkot described the speech as “delusional, divisive, hate-filled and shameful.” Yair Golan and Yoav Segalovich walked out of the speech in protest. Election officials said there was no evidence of irregularities that affected the outcome or compromised its integrity. President Isaac Herzog urged lawmakers to avoid another election and seek compromise. https://muvezzi.com/en/israeli-opposition-hurries-to-seize-control-as-new-knesset-is-sworn-in-33301

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