Israeli Opposition Targets Knesset Speaker Amid Post-Election Deadlock
The Israeli opposition bloc has agreed to replace Likud Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana as its first move in the new parliament, aiming to control the legislative agenda even if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in a caretaker role. This strategic shift occurs amid a post-election deadlock where neither Netanyahu nor opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot secured a clear majority. While Eisenkot seeks to form a government based on specific principles, Arab-led parties have expressed frustration over being excluded from initial coalition talks, complicating the path to a stable government.