Candidate Blames Government, Not Courts, for Failure to Apply Sovereignty
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Eran Ben Ari, a candidate for the Knesset, argued that the outgoing Israeli government, not the judicial system, prevented the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley. He spoke at a conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, asserting that international objections were not the primary obstacle. Ben Ari called for consensus on judicial reform and sovereignty, stating that achieving national goals should be prioritized over international relations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Knesset candidate Eran Ben Ari blamed the outgoing government for failing to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
- Ben Ari stated that the judicial system did not prevent the application of sovereignty.
- He argued that international objections were not the primary obstacle to applying sovereignty.
- Ben Ari called for broad consensus to advance sovereignty and judicial reform.
- He emphasized that Israeli national interests should supersede international relations.
Eran Ben Ari, a candidate for the Knesset representing the Am Israel party, stated on Sunday that the outgoing government, not the judicial system, was responsible for failing to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley. Speaking at a "Law and Governance in the Land of Israel" conference in Jerusalem, Ben Ari argued that claims attributing the failure to the courts were unfounded. He asserted that if the courts had indeed blocked such a move, then complaints against them would be justified, but this scenario did not occur.
Ben Ari, who previously worked in the State Attorney's Office and the Ministry of Defense on Judea and Samaria issues, highlighted efforts to legally regulate settlements and establish farms, which he credited to a legal framework that sought to assist rather than obstruct. He contended that international objections, often cited as a barrier, were not insurmountable, pointing to the government's approval of numerous settlements in the past as evidence that international norms can be overcome when there is political will.
He called for broad consensus to advance sovereignty, emphasizing that Israel's national interests should take precedence over international relations. Ben Ari also criticized the current government's inaction regarding judicial reform, noting the failure to appoint any new judges despite opportunities. He stressed the importance of politicians delivering results and managing risks through dialogue with the opposition, suggesting that achieving parts of sovereignty is possible, similar to reaching agreements on judicial matters.
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