Israel's Opposition moves to replace Knesset Speaker as coalition talks continue

Tel Aviv, Nov 5 (UNI) Israel's opposition parties have stepped up efforts to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, as political manoeuvring intensifies following last week's inconclusive general election. Ohana, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, said he would convene an early vote on his successor if at least 61 lawmakers formally requested one. "The customary time to elect a Knesset Speaker is when the government is formed," Ohana said in a statement to leaders of the opposition and Arab parties. However, he added that he would schedule an earlier debate within a week if a parliamentary majority…