Jerusalem:Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman and Yeshar leader Gadi Eisenkot have reached an agreement for the next Knesset speaker to be appointed from the Yeshar party. This decision was made during a meeting on Monday, which lasted approximately an hour and a half.
According to Maan News Agency, both leaders described the meeting as "practical and good," expressing confidence in their ability to establish a stable government for the next four years. The agreement comes as part of broader efforts to form a new government coalition.
Last Thursday, leaders of the Change Camp blocs sent a letter to current Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, requesting a session and vote next Tuesday to elect a new speaker. However, there are concerns within the Change Camp about a potential disruption plan allegedly being prepared by the Likud party to interfere with the voting process.
Officials from the Change Camp claim that hundreds of Likud members might attempt to prevent Knesset members from entering the plenary hall on voting day. They also warned about plans to disrupt the session to force Ohana to halt proceedings and close the General Assembly hall, which would block the vote on his replacement.
The Change Camp has emphasized its commitment to replacing the Knesset Speaker, even in the face of possible disruptions. However, the Likud party has not confirmed or acknowledged the existence of such a plan. Ohana has informed party leaders that if they submit a request signed by at least 61 Knesset members, he would set a meeting date within a week to discuss bringing the vote forward. He assured that he would not obstruct his replacement, dismissing conspiracy theories circulating in the media.