(Adnkronos) – The bloc of Israeli opposition parties led by Gadi Eisenkot intends to use its votes, together with those of the Arab parties, to appoint a new Knesset president, a position currently held by Amir Ohana, a Likud member. This was reported by the Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, while the counting of ballots continues and uncertainty still reigns over the formation of a new government. According to reports, a shared candidate has not yet been identified, although the names of Oded Forer, a Yisrael Beytenu MP, and Elazar Stern, from the Yashar list, have been mentioned as possible options. This was reported by the Times of Israel.
Israel, Eisenkot bloc wants to appoint new Knesset president with votes from Arab parties