Tibi's plan for the day after the elections: replacing the Knesset Speaker

Hadash-Ta'al chairman MK Ahmad Tibi outlined in an interview with "Meet the Press" the steps the Arab parties may advance immediately after the elections, even without agreements on forming a government. Tibi stated he would support a candidate against Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, and hinted at additional measures, including recommending a candidate for prime minister.

Hadash-Ta'al chairman MK Ahmad Tibi was interviewed this evening (Saturday) on "Meet the Press" and outlined the steps the Arab parties may advance immediately after the elections, even without agreements on forming a government. Tibi stated he would support a candidate against Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, and emphasized that the election of a Knesset Speaker immediately after the elections could have broad political significance: "The story is over. This is complete control of the Knesset." He dismissed the claim that the strengthening of the Arab parties makes it harder for the change bloc, and noted that the problem lies with the Zionist opposition parties that are squabbling among themselves. When asked about the possibility of recommending a candidate for prime minister to the president, he replied: "I think we will do more than that." Tibi mentioned that this step has already been taken in the past with Gantz. The article is based solely on Tibi's statements, without comment from other parties.