Shea Levin · Nov 9, 2026
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🇮🇱 UTJ Rejects Opposition Bid to Replace Knesset Speaker, Says Move Must Wait for New Government
- United Torah Judaism chairman Yaakov Asher rejected Yashar leader Roy Folkman’s request to join the effort to remove Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Asher said the speaker’s replacement should take place only when a new government is formed, following established parliamentary practice. UTJ’s position blocks an immediate vote but leaves open the possibility of supporting Ohana’s replacement later.

