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Eisenkot delays government swearing-in until Knesset speaker is replaced

Eisenkot has delayed the government swearing-in until Likud's Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is replaced. The Yashar leader aims to oust Ohana before bringing a new government to a confidence vote out of concern that the speaker could stall the process and allow Netanyahu's party to pressure potential defectors. The change bloc agreed to nominate Matan Kahana, a former minister and No. 5 on Yashar's list, as speaker in place of Ohana, alongside giving Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beytenu the chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

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  • ✓ Eisenkot delayed the government swearing-in until the Knesset speaker is replaced.
  • ✓ Yashar leader seeks to oust Likud's Amir Ohana before bringing a new government to a confidence vote.
  • ✓ The change bloc's party leaders agreed to nominate Matan Kahana as speaker in place of Likud's Amir Ohana.
  • ✓ Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beytenu was slated for the chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 16 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Eisenkot delayed the government swearing-in specifically to secure the removal of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana before a confidence vote.

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  1. Eisenkot Delays Swearing-In to Replace Knesset Speaker

    Eisenkot has delayed the government swearing-in until Likud's Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is replaced. The Yashar leader aims to oust Ohana before bringing a new government to a confidence vote out of concern that the speaker could stall the process and allow Netanyahu's party to pressure potential defectors. The change bloc agreed to nominate Matan Kahana, a former minister and No. 5 on Yashar's list, as speaker in place of Ohana, alongside giving Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beytenu the chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

    Why it matters

    The strategic maneuver highlights the fierce institutional battles surrounding government formation as Eisenkot attempts to reverse Netanyahu-era policies. Securing the speaker's chair is seen as crucial for preventing procedural roadblocks during the transition of power. However, the bid faces parliamentary friction and coalition hurdles as parties navigate alignments.

    What is confirmed

    • Eisenkot delayed the government swearing-in until the Knesset speaker is replaced.
    • Yashar leader seeks to oust Likud's Amir Ohana before bringing a new government to a confidence vote.
    • The change bloc's party leaders agreed to nominate Matan Kahana as speaker in place of Likud's Amir Ohana.
    • Avigdor Liberman of Yisrael Beytenu was slated for the chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
    • UTJ rejected the Yashar offer to join the effort to replace Ohana.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A senior rabbi reportedly authorized Haredi talks as the speaker vote nears.

    What to watch next

    • Whether the opposition secures the necessary parliamentary majority to oust Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana
    • How Haredi parties ultimately vote on the motion to replace the speaker
    • Potential defections from Likud as coalition talks continue
    Sources used for this update (22)
    1. www.israelnationalnews.com — Israel News | Israel National News
    2. www.foxnews.com — Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos...
    3. www.theguardian.com — AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton: ‘We’re creating alien beings. I’m willing to be selfish and choose humans’ | Donald Trump
    4. www.ynetnews.com — Great Britain
    5. localnews8.com — Machado pushes for new elections in first news conference since returning to Venezuela - LocalNews8.com
    6. The Jerusalem Post — Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot receives mandate to build coalition
    7. Ynetnews — Eisenkot delays government swearing-in until Knesset speaker is replaced
    8. The Jerusalem Post — Eisenkot's Yashar seeks Shas, UTJ support to replace Knesset speaker Ohana
    9. Haaretz — Eisenkot Eyes Replacing Likud's Knesset Speaker Before Forming Government
    10. The Times of Israel — Opposition demands Knesset speaker’s ouster; he pledges debate on motion if majority wants it
    11. i24NEWS — Eisenkot plans to replace Knesset speaker before forming government, seeks Likud defectors
    12. The Times of Israel — UTJ rejects Yashar offer to join effort to replace Ohana
    confidence 95%
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