Israeli Opposition Bloc Plans First Moves if They Win Election
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Work teams from Israel's opposition "Change Bloc" met to plan immediate legislative actions if they win the upcoming elections, including repealing controversial laws and advancing key priorities. Their agenda features establishing a state inquiry commission, legislating sanctions for Haredi draft dodgers, and limiting the prime minister's term. The bloc aims to present a united front to voters, with leaders also discussing long-term security goals for Gaza.
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- The "Change Bloc" plans to repeal controversial laws and advance key legislation if they win the upcoming elections.
- Initial priorities include establishing a state inquiry commission and legislating sanctions for Haredi draft dodgers.
- The bloc aims to limit the prime minister's term and repeal laws on judicial appointments and media.
- Work teams from various opposition parties are coordinating efforts to present a united front to voters.
- The leader of National Unity vowed to dismantle Hamas's control over Gaza within 18 months of becoming Prime Minister.
Following a meeting three weeks ago at Yair Lapid's home, work teams from all parties in the "Change Bloc" convened this week to discuss post-election plans should they secure a Knesset majority. The bloc is committed to prioritizing key principles early in their term, aiming to reverse legislation enacted by the current coalition that is set to automatically take effect after the elections. This comes after promises to advance laws like the "accused law" and a prime minister's term limit law were not fulfilled during the previous Bennett-Lapid government.
The work teams, including representatives from various parties, agreed that one of their initial actions would be to repeal controversial laws passed by the outgoing Knesset. These include laws concerning the Judicial Appointments Committee, the Attorney General's powers, media regulations, and the expansion of rabbinical court authority.
Furthermore, the teams outlined priorities for a potential "Change Bloc" government. These include establishing a state commission of inquiry as the first government decision, legislating sanctions for Haredi men who do not enlist in the army, and advancing the law limiting a prime minister's term.
While some bloc members advocated for including the "accused law" in the initial legislative agenda, other parties suggested deferring it to a second phase if a government not led by Netanyahu is formed. The bloc has decided to pursue the repeal of existing legislation even if they only achieve a majority supporting the repeal, without forming a government.
These coordinated efforts aim to synchronize the bloc's leaders and present a united front to voters, especially after internal disagreements and rivalries surfaced during the election campaign. The meetings are intended to reduce tensions and encourage high voter turnout.
Separately, the leader of National Unity stated yesterday that within 18 months of entering the Prime Minister's office, Hamas would no longer control Gaza, vowing to destroy its military wing. The Likud party responded by questioning how he would achieve this without the support of his partners, to which the leader of National Unity's party retorted that Netanyahu's government had strengthened Hamas over 17 years.
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