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Knesset speaker insists MKs to be sworn-in Monday
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein says Monday’s swearing-in of the new Knesset will go ahead as planned, as new measures are expected to be announced against the coronavirus.
“The importance of parliamentary oversight during a period of crisis is not in doubt,” he says.
Edelstein adds that a decision on how the swearing-in will be conducted will be made after a situational assessment tomorrow.
The Knesset on Thursday said the 120 MKs will be sworn-in in three separate batches of 40 lawmakers, to comply with Health Ministry guidelines limiting gatherings to 100 people.
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