Israeli Opposition Bloc Proposes Sweeping Legislation to Undo Netanyahu Reforms
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
The Israeli "Change Bloc" coalition has introduced eight bills in the Knesset, including proposals for a state inquiry into the October 7th attacks and a prime ministerial term limit. The bloc also seeks to repeal six laws enacted by the previous Netanyahu government, primarily concerning judicial and governmental reforms. These legislative efforts are being pursued before a new government is formed, with the coalition aiming to utilize their parliamentary majority. The bills must still pass through the full legislative process to become law.
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- The "Change Bloc" coalition submitted eight bills to the Knesset, including a state inquiry into October 7th.
- Six proposed bills aim to repeal laws and amendments from the outgoing Netanyahu government.
- Key proposals include limiting the prime minister's term and altering the Attorney General's powers.
- The bloc seeks to undo reforms to the Judicial Selection Committee and the Communications Law.
- The legislative process requires committee reviews and Knesset votes to pass the proposed bills.
- Gadi Eisenkot is tasked with forming a new government while the bloc pushes its agenda.
The "Change Bloc" coalition, led by Gadi Eisenkot's Yishar party, has submitted a legislative package of eight bills to the Knesset. The proposals include establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th attacks and limiting the prime minister's term in office. Six other bills aim to repeal laws and amendments advanced by the outgoing Netanyahu government, particularly those related to the judicial overhaul.
The legislative push is underway even before a new government is formed, reflecting Eisenkot's efforts to consolidate support among the bloc's factions and leverage their parliamentary majority. Some of the proposed repeals target laws already in effect, while others are slated to take force later.
Key proposals include forming a state commission of inquiry to investigate the October 7th events, independent of the outgoing government's decision. Another bill seeks to establish a maximum eight-year term for the prime minister, a commitment Eisenkot made during the election campaign.
The bloc also aims to nullify several significant legislative changes. These include repealing a law altering the powers of the Attorney General, a reform to the composition and voting rules of the Judicial Selection Committee, and amendments to the Basic Law: The Judiciary. Additionally, they seek to cancel the controversial Communications Law (Broadcasting), the amendment to the Basic Law: The Government concerning the prime minister's incapacitation, and a change to the Police Ordinance that would separate the Police Internal Investigations Department from the State Prosecutor's Office.
These proposed bills must navigate the full legislative process, including committee reviews and Knesset votes, to become law. The Change Bloc is reportedly working to expedite this process by filling key Knesset positions and establishing special committees, with Matan Kahana nominated as Knesset Speaker and Roi Folkman to head the Arrangements Committee. The timeline for advancing these laws depends on intra-bloc agreements, committee formations, and parliamentary procedures, all while Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government.
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