Political Correspondent Mocks Bennett's Proposed Law, Offers Counter-Proposal
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Political correspondent Michael Shemesh scoffed at Naftali Bennett's proposed law targeting draft evaders in the cabinet, highlighting Der'i's own military service and guest status. MK Michael Malkieli of Shas then proposed a counter-law targeting politicians who allegedly seize power against voter wishes.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Shemesh mocked Bennett's proposed law against draft evaders in the cabinet.
- Shemesh noted Der'i's short IDF service and guest status at cabinet meetings.
- MK Malkieli proposed a counter-law targeting politicians who allegedly seize power.
- Bennett's proposed law aims to prevent draft evaders from serving in the cabinet.
Political correspondent Michael Shemesh reacted with skepticism to former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's announcement of a proposed law for the next government. Bennett stated, "We will legislate the 'Der'i Law', one who evades service, or encourages evasion, will not be able to sit in the cabinet." Shemesh countered by noting that Der'i himself served a shortened term in the IDF at age 27. Shemesh further pointed out that Der'i, or any other Haredi minister, has not officially served as a cabinet member since January 2023, when Der'i resigned from the government. Since then, Der'i has attended limited cabinet meetings as Netanyahu's "guest."
In response to Bennett's proposal, MK Michael Malkieli of the Shas party attacked the idea and put forth his own legislative initiative. Malkieli proposed, "In the next government, we will legislate the 'Bennett Law': A politician who steals the premiership with six mandates, contrary to the opinion of his voters, will not be able to run for the Knesset again."
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