Legislative blitz and control of the agenda: the political appointment at the heart of the battle between blocs

The article examines the possibility that the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot will replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. It explains the importance of the role in controlling the legislative agenda, the relatively simple procedure for electing a new speaker by a simple majority, and the great difficulty in removing an incumbent speaker. The article quotes Dr. Assaf Shapira of the Israel Democracy Institute.

The article examines the possibility that the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot (Yashar) will try to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana even before a new government is formed. The article explains that the Knesset Speaker controls the plenum agenda and can delay government legislation, making the role particularly significant during a transitional period. A simple majority of 61 MKs is required to convene the Knesset to elect a new speaker, but removing an incumbent speaker requires a majority of 90 MKs. The article quotes Dr. Assaf Shapira of the Israel Democracy Institute, who explains that the replacement also has a symbolic aspect of a declaration of power by the opposition. The article also mentions Ohana's refusal to comply with the High Court of Justice ruling for new elections for State Comptroller, and notes that a new speaker could advance those elections.

Legislative blitz and control of the agenda: the political appointment at the heart of the battle between blocs