Israeli Opposition Plans to Oust Netanyahu Via Legislation
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman revealed plans to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by passing "the Defendant's Law" after the next election. The opposition aims to replace the Knesset Speaker and then enact legislation to disqualify indicted individuals from forming a government. This strategy could lead to a temporary coalition with Ra'am, forcing Likud to choose a new leader or face new elections, potentially benefiting opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot.
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- Opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman plans to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via legislation.
- The opposition aims to pass "the Defendant's Law" to disqualify indicted individuals from forming a government.
- A temporary coalition with Ra'am party support is a potential strategy if a majority isn't secured.
- The plan aims to force the Likud party to elect a new leader, replacing Netanyahu.
- Legal challenges are expected regarding the retroactive application of such legislation.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, outlined the opposition's immediate post-election goals, stating on X that Benjamin Netanyahu must be removed. Lieberman announced that as soon as the 26th Knesset is sworn in, the opposition will move to replace the current Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana, and elect a new one. Following this, they plan to pass "the Defendant's Law" in three readings to end Netanyahu's term.
This plan aligns with a scenario reported by "B'hadrei Haredim," where opposition activists envision a goal extending beyond simply replacing the government. If Zionist opposition parties do not secure a 61-seat majority to form a government independently, the strategy is to establish a coalition initially supported by the Ra'am party. This government would be temporary, serving as a rapid platform to enact legislation limiting a prime minister's term or barring indicted individuals from forming a government. The ultimate aim of this constitutional maneuver is to compel the Likud movement to elect a new leader, replacing Netanyahu.
Activists estimate that the new Likud leadership would face two main choices: join a broad government led by Gadi Eisenkot, thereby reducing or eliminating reliance on Ra'am, or remain in opposition, potentially triggering new elections. Both outcomes are seen as favorable to Eisenkot, as he would then contend as an incumbent prime minister against a Likud without Netanyahu as its candidate. The activists also believe that the Haredi parties are not an immediate option for coalition formation due to significant disagreements over the conscription of yeshiva students.
Legally, implementing this plan presents challenges. Previous attempts to limit terms have not been retroactive, and disqualifying Netanyahu based on his prior terms would require an unprecedented legislative text, likely sparking intense legal and public battles.
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