Lieberman Vows to Pass 'Accused Bill' to Bar Netanyahu from Premiership
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Avigdor Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, vowed to pass the "Accused Bill" to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu from serving as Prime Minister. The legislation would bar individuals facing criminal indictments from the premiership. Lieberman plans to first replace the Knesset Speaker and then push the bill through three readings. The bill's passage is not guaranteed and could face legal challenges, but aims to prevent Netanyahu from continuing in office amid his corruption trial.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman plans to pass the "Accused Bill" to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu from becoming Prime Minister.
- The proposed "Accused Bill" would prevent individuals facing criminal indictments from serving as Prime Minister.
- Lieberman's plan includes replacing the current Knesset Speaker before advancing the legislation.
- The bill aims to prevent Netanyahu from continuing as Prime Minister during his ongoing corruption trial.
- Passage of the bill requires Knesset majority support and could face legal challenges.
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has pledged to work towards replacing the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, immediately after the 26th Knesset is sworn in. Following this, Lieberman stated his intention to pass the "Accused Bill," legislation designed to prevent individuals facing criminal indictments from assuming the role of Prime Minister. This move is widely seen as targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lieberman announced his plan on the social media platform X, explaining that after electing a new Knesset Speaker, his party would push the "Accused Bill" through all three required readings. He believes this legislation will prevent Netanyahu from continuing to lead the government. The "Accused Bill" is a legislative proposal that would prohibit anyone against whom a criminal indictment has been filed from serving as Prime Minister.
The proposal comes amid Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial, where he faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, all of which he denies. Lieberman's stated aim is to prevent individuals facing serious criminal charges from heading the government and to decouple the future of the premiership from the outcome of the current Prime Minister's trial.
If passed and enacted, the bill could prevent Netanyahu from taking office if its provisions apply to him. However, the immediate consequence of its passage is not guaranteed to be Netanyahu's removal from office. The final wording of the legislation, its effective date, and whether it would apply retroactively to Netanyahu would determine its impact. The bill is also expected to face legal challenges, particularly if it is perceived as legislation specifically targeting an individual. Furthermore, its passage is not assured, as it requires a majority of Knesset members' support.
Lieberman's commitment is part of his broader effort to remove Netanyahu from the premiership following elections. He has previously stated that he would not join a government led by Netanyahu, though he indicated that the Likud party could be a coalition partner if led by someone else.
