Former PM Bennett Sparks Outrage With Tweet Against Judicial Reform
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett caused a stir with a tweet vowing to repeal judicial reform laws if he returns to office. He promised to cancel key reform legislation and enact foundational laws for Israel's constitution. The statement, shared by protest leader Shikma Bressler, drew sharp criticism from social media users who accused Bennett of hypocrisy and abandoning his values, potentially impacting his support among right-wing voters.
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- Former PM Naftali Bennett vowed to repeal judicial reform laws if he returns to office.
- Bennett plans to cancel legislation on judicial appointments, legal advisors, and communications.
- He also pledged to enact the Declaration of Independence as a basic law.
- Bennett's statement drew sharp criticism from social media users and protest leaders.
- Critics accused the former prime minister of hypocrisy and abandoning his values.
Six days before the elections, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ignited a firestorm with a sharp tweet criticizing the judicial reform. Bennett, who polls suggested was attracting moderate right-wing voters, vowed to repeal the reform laws immediately upon entering office. He stated on Twitter that his government would cancel "all the legal coup laws" including those concerning the judicial appointments committee, legal advisors, the Police Internal Investigations Department, and communications. He also pledged to pass the Declaration of Independence as a basic law, serving as an introductory chapter to Israel's constitution, and enact a basic law on legislation to solidify Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
The statement, which was retweeted by protest leader Shikma Bressler, drew widespread criticism online. Some users reminded Bennett of his past campaign with Ayelet Shaked in the Jewish Home party, under the slogan "Shaked will defeat Hamas, Bennett will defeat the High Court." One commenter accused Bennett of selling out his values for honor, stating, "You know better than anyone why a judicial reform is needed, but it turns out you sold your values for honor." Another critic labeled Bennett an "opportunistic hypocrite devoid of values." This controversial statement could potentially harm Bennett's standing among right-wing voters.
