Ohana sworn in as Knesset speaker; vote on replacing him to take place next Tuesday

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Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana declared allegiance to the State of Israel and the Knesset at the swearing-in ceremony of the 26th Knesset. After pledging to faithfully fulfill his mission, he was handed the management of the session by President Isaac Herzog. In his speech, Ohana called for unity and referred to the new Knesset members, including wounded IDF soldiers and members of bereaved families.

Ohana said that there should be no cooperation with those who fabricate blood libels against soldiers. Last Tuesday he announced that a request by 67 Knesset members to place a vote on electing a speaker for the 26th Knesset on the agenda had been received. According to him, the request was intended to advance legislation that would grant power to the Attorney General, and he added that he would respect the will of the majority of Knesset members.

The debate and vote for electing the speaker will take place next Tuesday, November 17, at 16:00, after the plenum convenes.