Vote on replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to take place next week

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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has scheduled a debate and vote on replacing him for next Tuesday at 16:00. The vote will take place on the last day on which custom permits it, following the formal demand of more than 61 Knesset members. Ohana announced this after receiving the formal request for a debate and vote on replacing the speaker.

Ohana said that he strongly opposes the intention of the emerging coalition, but will act as he promised. According to him, he will respect the will of the majority of Knesset members.

In the announcement, Ohana attacked the Change Bloc over the move. The vote on his replacement will take place next Tuesday at 16:00, and the debate will be held before it.