Lieberman Calls to Oust Netanyahu, Pass 'Defendant Law' Immediately
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, announced on X that his party aims to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power. Immediately after the 26th Knesset is sworn in, they plan to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and then pass the "Defendant Law" in three readings. This law would prevent indicted individuals from serving as prime minister.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman wants to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from the prime minister's office.
- Yisrael Beiteinu plans to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana after the 26th Knesset is sworn in.
- The party intends to pass the 'Defendant Law' in three readings.
- The 'Defendant Law' would prevent indicted individuals from serving as prime minister.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated on social media platform X that "we must remove Bibi." He outlined a plan to replace the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, with a new one immediately after the 26th Knesset is sworn in. Following this, Lieberman's party intends to pass the "Defendant Law" in three readings, which he believes will conclude the matter.
The "Defendant Law" is understood to prevent individuals facing indictment from serving as prime minister. Lieberman's statement indicates a swift legislative push to disqualify Benjamin Netanyahu from holding office, should the political circumstances allow.
