Former Knesset Speaker Criticizes Current Parliament as Worst in Israel's History

Former Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy harshly criticized the current Israeli parliament, calling it the worst in the country's history due to its corrupt legislation favoring one side and its disregard for the legislative and judicial branches. Levy, a member of the Yesh Atid party, condemned the parliament's failure to establish a state investigative committee into the October 7 massacre, accusing the government of evading responsibility. He described the parliament as serving the prime minister exclusively and failing to properly scrutinize government actions, including approving a budget with a large economic arrangement law without amendments.

Levy also addressed the opposition's limited power, noting that despite having 52 members, they could only slow down legislation rather than block it. He highlighted efforts to protect soldiers suffering from trauma by delaying votes to remove a critical clause. Looking ahead to the upcoming elections, Levy emphasized key issues such as universal conscription, cutting benefits for draft evaders, limiting the prime minister's term if indicted, and establishing a state commission to investigate the October 7 tragedy to prevent future disasters.

He stressed the need to restore the Supreme Court's status, strengthen personal security, and address Israel's struggling economy and education system, which he said would take years to repair. Levy also commented on his party's current polling challenges but expressed confidence that experience and leadership would prevail. He mentioned plans to reduce the number of ministers in the next government from 34 to between 18 and 22, reflecting a commitment to streamline governance.