Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana scheduled a Nov. 17 debate and vote on selecting his successor after a request signed by 67 lawmakers, putting control of the Israeli parliament’s agenda in focus as parties negotiate a government.
The session is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET (14:00 UTC), at the start of the plenum. Ohana said he opposed the emerging coalition’s aims but would respect the majority’s decision.
The vote follows a request backed by 67 lawmakers to elect a speaker at the new parliament’s first meeting. The newly elected Knesset was sworn in Tuesday as parties continued negotiations to form a government.
The Associated Press reported that the speaker controls the chamber’s agenda, which could give opposition lawmakers influence over legislation during the transition. Lawmakers are due to take up the speaker election when the plenum meets on Nov. 17.
