The New Knesset and the First Political Test for Netanyahu
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Israel has a new Knesset, the country's parliament, and the first major political contest concerns the election of its new speaker. The speaker of the Knesset presides over the sessions and plays an important role in the functioning of the parliament.
The position is currently held by Amir Ohana, a loyal ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. For this reason, the election of the new speaker is considered important for the government. Depending on the outcome, the new composition of the parliament may affect the way legislative procedures move forward.
Analysts point out that the process shows the political balances within the new parliament. Opposition forces and the governing parties will need to either cooperate or clash in order to achieve their goals.
This development will be followed closely, as it will show how stable Netanyahu's position is in the new parliament. The next steps will become clear in the coming days, when the election of the speaker is completed.
Sources: CNN.gr
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