Israeli Opposition Plans to Oust Netanyahu and Change Knesset Leadership
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi announced plans for Arab lawmakers to immediately support an opposition candidate for Knesset Speaker and pass legislation preventing indicted individuals from forming a government. This move aims to oust Netanyahu and shift the political situation post-election, before a new government is formed. While some opposition figures like Avigdor Lieberman support this strategy, others like Naftali Bennett have previously objected, and the bill's legal future is uncertain due to expected appeals.
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- Ahmad Tibi announced plans for Arab lawmakers to support an opposition Knesset Speaker candidate.
- The Joint List will back legislation barring indicted individuals from forming a government.
- Avigdor Lieberman warned a minority government would allow Netanyahu's quick return to power.
- Naftali Bennett previously opposed similar legislation, and Yoaz Hendel's position is unknown.
- The Likud party is expected to appeal to the High Court of Justice against the proposed law.
- A similar bill failed in 2022 due to legal challenges.
Knesset Member Ahmad Tibi of the Joint List has outlined a plan for Arab lawmakers to act immediately after elections, aiming to shift the political landscape before a new government is formed. Tibi stated that the Joint List will support a candidate from the current opposition for Knesset Speaker as soon as election results are published. The Arab list will also back several bills proposed by the opposition, which could pass with a Knesset majority even before a government is established. A key piece of legislation would prohibit individuals indicted for criminal offenses from forming a government. This strategy is gaining traction within the opposition as an alternative to forming a minority government if no bloc secures 61 seats. Avigdor Lieberman, head of Yisrael Beiteinu, warned that a minority government would allow "Bibi to return to power in a short time with 70 seats." However, consensus on this legislative approach is not guaranteed within the opposition. Naftali Bennett has previously opposed such a bill, and Yoaz Hendel's stance remains unknown. The legal viability of such a law, even if passed by the Knesset, is uncertain. The Likud party and its allies are expected to appeal to the High Court of Justice, arguing it is a personal law enacted for a specific political moment. A similar attempt in 2022 faced warnings from the Knesset's legal advisor about significant challenges and ultimately failed.
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