Lieberman Vows to Pass 'Accused Bill' to Bar Netanyahu from Premiership

Liberman stated on social media that the first step of the plan is to replace the current Knesset Speaker, Amir Ohana, and elect a new speaker. Following this procedural change, Liberman intends to push a bill, referred to as the "Accused Law" or "Defendant's Law," through all three required readings in the Knesset. This legislation would prohibit any Knesset member facing criminal indictment from being tasked by the President with forming a government or serving as prime minister.

According to Behadrei Haredim, if Zionist opposition parties do not secure a 61-seat majority, the strategy may involve establishing a temporary coalition supported by the Ra'am party to pass the legislation. This maneuver is designed to force the Likud party to elect a new leader. Liberman also stated that Likud could partner in a coalition without Netanyahu, which he vowed would consist solely of Zionist parties.

Right-wing parties condemned the proposed legislative move, calling it a "governmental coup" and an attempt to bypass the will of the voters and cancel democracy. The plan's passage is not guaranteed and is expected to face legal challenges, particularly regarding its retroactive application.