Netanyahu's Ouster Possible as Opposition Plans New Legislative Gambit
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Avigdor Lieberman is reportedly planning to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and advance a "Recommended for Indictment Law" to prevent indicted individuals from forming a government. The proposed law could block Benjamin Netanyahu from forming a government even if he wins an election. The move has raised concerns within the opposition about a potential constitutional crisis and confrontation with the Supreme Court.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman plans to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and advance a "Recommended for Indictment Law."
- The proposed law would prevent indicted individuals from being tasked with forming a government.
- The legislation could block Benjamin Netanyahu from forming a government, even with an election majority.
- The law is proposed to apply from the 27th Knesset to ease legal approval.
- Opposition figures worry about a constitutional crisis and confrontation with the Supreme Court.
Opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman is reportedly planning a political maneuver aimed at ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure. The strategy involves replacing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and advancing a "Recommended for Indictment Law." This proposed legislation would prevent individuals indicted for crimes from being tasked with forming a government.
According to commentator Amit Segal, writing in "Israel Hayom," Lieberman might seek support from his "Change Bloc" partners for the law. In return, he could offer his backing for Orit Farkash-Hacohen to become the next Knesset Speaker. While the law would not prevent Netanyahu from running in elections, it could block his path to forming a government, even if he secures a majority.
To potentially ease its legal approval, the law is proposed to apply only from the 27th Knesset. However, the move has generated concerns within the "Change Bloc" itself. Senior figures in the bloc fear a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court (Bagatz) and a potential constitutional crisis, particularly if Netanyahu wins a majority and the law prevents him from forming a government. Such a scenario could lead to legal disputes over the possibility of immediately repealing or amending the legislation, with the Supreme Court's potential invalidation of the law also remaining a possibility.
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