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Part of Naftali Bennett's party submitted Knesset lists, Yashar stated its goals, and Noam Sohlberg chaired an election review committee.

How could the opposition bloc's control of the Finance Committee affect Likud?

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Opposition bloc's control of Finance Committee may challenge Likud's legislative agenda The opposition bloc, which includes Naftali Bennett's B'Yachad list, has secured control over key Knesset committees, including the Finance Committee. Liran Avisar Ben-Horin, a member of Bennett's B'Yachad list, was selected to head the Finance Committee. This shift in power, combined with the bloc's push to replace the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, a member of Likud, means the opposition bloc has greater control over the Knesset's legislative agenda and policy direction. This could significantly challenge Likud's ability to pass its priorities.

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The facts so far

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  • Naftali Bennett's party secures legislative control and a committee headship through recent nominations.jpost.com
  • Liran Avisar Ben-Horin, a member of Bennett's B'Yachad list, was selected to head the Finance Committee.jpost.com
  • The opposition bloc has pushed to replace current Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, a member of Netanyahu's Likud.jpost.com
  • The opposition bloc seeks greater control over the Knesset's legislative agenda in the period before a government is formed.jpost.com

Why it matters

Likud's ability to govern and pass its legislative agenda is fundamentally tied to its influence over key parliamentary bodies. The opposition bloc's successful consolidation of power, particularly through controlling the Finance Committee, means Likud's policy priorities may face direct challenges, delays, or fundamental changes in direction.

The opposition bloc is actively consolidating structural power within the Knesset. This includes nominations for Knesset Speaker and control over critical committees like Finance and Foreign Affairs and Defense. This shift signals a major political challenge to the established power dynamics and the ability of the current political structure to function as intended.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the opposition bloc successfully replace the current Knesset Speaker?
  • How will the composition of the committees be finalized and approved by the Knesset plenum?

What would change this answer

The opposition bloc successfully replaces the current Knesset Speaker.The opposition bloc's control over the legislative agenda would become immediate and absolute, significantly increasing the negative impact on Likud.
The composition of the committees is not finalized or approved by the Knesset plenum.The shift in power would be delayed or diluted, reducing the immediate impact on Likud's legislative influence.

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