Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein explained in a conversation with Israel Hayom why he rejected the request of Chairman of the Blue and White Faction in the Knesset MK Avi Nissenkorn to bring today for the approval of the Knesset the proposal to chose a new Knesset Speaker.
"The law does not require me to bring the request for Knesset Speaker to the Knesset's opening session. I have no intention of delaying the debate on the matter for weeks, and I have not stuck to the chair I have been in for seven years. Urgent political moves, such as electing a permanent Knesset chairman and passing controversial legislation, aim to shut down the possibility of unity that the People wants," Edelstein said.