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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suffered a major parliamentary setback as the Knesset Arrangements Committee approved opposition-aligned figures to lead crucial defence and finance committees. Avigdor Liberman and Liran Avisar Ben-Horin, backed by the Eisenkot bloc, were approved to head the defence and finance panels respectively, marking a significant win for opposition forces against Netanyahu’s coalition.

The loss of control over these key committees represents a substantial weakening of the Prime Minister’s parliamentary position, as these bodies oversee critical national security and budgetary decisions. This development indicates growing fissures within Netanyahu’s governing coalition and increased opposition coordination in the Knesset.

The decision comes at a time of ongoing political tensions in Israel and reflects broader challenges to Netanyahu’s political standing as he faces domestic political pressures alongside security concerns.

Sources: Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post