In a new political drama in the Israeli Knesset, opposition delegate Karen Elharar was elected this evening, Wednesday, to the Judges Selection Committee, after she received the support of 58 members.

This means that four of the deputies of the government coalition violated the factional discipline and voted in favor of it. As reported by the Arabic-speaking Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.

According to the committee, only 15 Knesset members backed Likudian Tali Gottlieb, who did not heed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand and did not withdraw her candidacy.

Another vote is expected in a few weeks to elect the coalition's delegate to the committee.

The coalition called on the opposition to stop issuing ultimatums and creating pretexts to torpedo the negotiations. A statement issued by the heads of the coalition stated that it is very important to reach an immediate consensus on the plan for judicial changes.