Lieberman Blocks Plan to Repeal Judicial Overhaul Laws
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman has vetoed plans by the "Change Bloc" to immediately repeal four judicial overhaul laws passed by the previous government. Lieberman believes these repeals are not a priority now, suggesting other issues like appointing a Knesset speaker and limiting prime ministerial terms should come first. This decision could cause internal friction within the bloc as the new Knesset prepares to convene.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Avigdor Lieberman is blocking the repeal of four judicial overhaul laws passed by the previous government.
- The "Change Bloc" intended to repeal the laws immediately after the new Knesset is sworn in.
- Lieberman prioritizes appointing a Knesset speaker, state comptroller, and limiting prime minister terms.
- The four laws concern judicial appointments, internal police investigations, communications, and the Attorney General.
- Lieberman's position may create further division within the "Change Bloc".
Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, is currently blocking efforts to repeal judicial overhaul laws passed by the previous Knesset. This comes despite the "Change Bloc" parties announcing their intention to cancel four specific laws immediately after the new Knesset is sworn in. According to a report by Michael Shemesh, Lieberman believes now is not the time to advance these repeals, stating that other matters can wait.
The four laws the Change Bloc wishes to repeal include those concerning the composition of the Judicial Appointments Committee, the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash), communications, and the Attorney General. Parties within the bloc had prepared for a swift cancellation of this legislation, even considering the establishment of special committees to expedite the process before the formation of the next government.
The Yisrael Beiteinu party issued a statement indicating that the immediate focus should be on three key issues: appointing a new Knesset speaker, appointing a state comptroller, and advancing legislation to limit a prime minister to two terms. The party clarified that other legislative actions could be postponed.
Lieberman's stance could potentially create further division within the Change Bloc, particularly as the new Knesset is about to be sworn in and efforts to form a government intensify.
