Israeli Opposition Weighs Direct PM Vote to End Political Stalemate
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Israeli opposition parties are reportedly considering legislation for direct prime ministerial elections to break the political deadlock after Tuesday's election. This "Netanyahu 2021 model" could allow a minority government to form without a Knesset majority. The proposal would require amending basic law, and while the opposition has enough seats to advance legislation, they are divided on a potential leader. Israel previously used direct elections in the 1990s but abandoned the system due to fragmentation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Opposition parties are considering direct prime ministerial elections to resolve Israel's political deadlock.
- The proposal, dubbed the "Netanyahu 2021 model," could enable a minority government.
- Implementing direct elections would require amending Israel's Basic Law: The Government.
- The opposition bloc secured 67 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
- Israel previously used and later abandoned direct prime ministerial elections in the 1990s.
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