First publication: Likud's move to prevent the appointment of the Knesset Speaker

A senior Likud official met with United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher and proposed that he demand the position of Knesset Speaker from the Change Bloc, in order to prevent the appointment of Matan Kahana. Likud claims this is a "win-win move" that would also ease things for Liberman.

A senior Likud official met today (Wednesday) with United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher and proposed that he demand the position of Knesset Speaker from the Change Bloc, in order to prevent the appointment of Matan Kahana. The meeting was aimed at forming a front to block Kahana and give United Torah Judaism control over the central power center in the Knesset, at least until the completion of the conscription law. Likud claims this is a "win-win move" that would also ease things for Avigdor Liberman, who would not have to rely on the votes of the Arab parties. The response of United Torah Judaism and the Change Bloc to the proposal is not yet known.