Netanyahu Faces Ouster Plot Without Alternative Government, Aide Claims
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Natan Eshel, a confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleges that rivals are plotting to remove Netanyahu from office without forming a new government. The plan involves passing legislation to bar indicted individuals from serving as premier if Netanyahu's bloc doesn't win 61 seats. Eshel claims this strategy, attributed to several politicians and parties, could lead to "Arab left-wing rule" and bypass a Supreme Court ruling.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Natan Eshel claims Netanyahu's rivals plan to oust him without forming an alternative government.
- The alleged plot involves passing a law to prevent indicted individuals from serving as prime minister.
- Eshel stated the plan requires opponents to convene the Knesset and elect a new speaker.
- He attributed the strategy to Balad, Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, and Gadi Eisenkot.
- Eshel warned the outcome could be "Arab left-wing rule" if the plan succeeds.
- He suggested Avigdor Lieberman's stance is based on this potential strategy.
Natan Eshel, a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claims that Netanyahu's political rivals are preparing a strategy to end his premiership even without forming an alternative government. According to Eshel, if the "Netanyahu bloc" fails to secure 61 Knesset seats after an election, opponents could leverage the parliament to advance a law preventing individuals indicted for crimes from serving as prime minister.
Eshel outlined a scenario where opponents would convene the Knesset, elect a new speaker, and establish a new parliamentary committee to push through such legislation. He asserted that this move would contradict a ruling by 11 Supreme Court justices. Eshel attributed this alleged plan to Balad, Ahmad Tibi, Mansour Abbas, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, and Gadi Eisenkot, stating they do not need to form a joint government to achieve this goal.
Eshel further claimed that a minimum of 48 seats among these individuals and parties would be sufficient to initiate the process. He warned that the outcome would be what he described as "Arab left-wing rule." Eshel also suggested that Avigdor Lieberman's consistent refusal to form a government with the "Netanyahu bloc" stems from his belief that he can oust Netanyahu without needing a coalition.
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