Opposition Bloc Seeks to Repeal Netanyahu Laws, Limit PM's Term

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On November 10, the 26th Knesset began its session with the opposition "change bloc" introducing bills to establish a state commission for the October 7th attacks and limit the prime minister's term. Led by Gadi Eisenkot and including Yair Lapid, the bloc also proposed reversing recent government changes and enshrining the Declaration of Independence. The bloc has gathered 61 signatures to change the Knesset speaker, though passing these bills will require significant parliamentary support and may face procedural delays.

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The "change bloc" introduced bills to investigate October 7th and limit the prime minister's term.
Gadi Eisenkot leads the Yashar faction, a key proponent of the proposed legislation.
Yair Lapid's faction proposed enshrining the Declaration of Independence and civil partnerships.
The bloc aims to reverse changes made by the outgoing government, including judicial reforms.
An eight-year term limit for the prime minister was previously proposed by the Bennett-Lapid government.
The change bloc has 61 signatures to change the Knesset speaker, initiating a new parliamentary session.

On the first day of the 26th Knesset's session on Tuesday, November 10, the Yashar faction, led by Gadi Eisenkot, along with other factions, introduced a package of bills. Key proposals include establishing a state commission to investigate the October 7th attacks and limiting the prime minister's term in office. While coalition negotiations continue, the "change bloc" aims to advance these proposals with the support of parties opposing Benjamin Netanyahu.

Establishing a state commission for the October 7th events is a primary goal for Eisenkot. Currently, the government decides on such commissions, and the Knesset's state control committee has a separate, limited procedure. The change bloc wants to grant the Knesset the authority to establish a state commission without cabinet approval, potentially forming a special committee for this purpose or requiring 61 votes for its creation.

Other bills from Yashar aim to reverse changes made by the outgoing government. These include altering the composition of the committee for selecting judges, modifying the status of the Police Investigations Department (MAHASH), and reversing a law that changed the status and authority of the Attorney General. The faction also proposed repealing amendments related to judicial proceedings, the broadcasting authority, and the prime minister's incapacitation.

Yair Lapid announced three bills from his faction. One seeks to enshrine the Declaration of Independence in a Basic Law, intended as the first chapter of Israel's future constitution. Another introduces a civil registry for partnerships, open to any couple regardless of sexual orientation. The third bill proposes an eight-year term limit for the prime minister, a limit previously proposed during the Bennett-Lapid government.

The change bloc has submitted 61 signatures to change the Knesset speaker. The process for passing private bills involves preliminary and three readings, plus committee discussions, with a majority required at each stage. Expediting these bills may face legal challenges, and opponents could delay them through amendments and lengthy speeches.