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Bennett's Support for Democracy Underscores Protest Success
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, head of the Bayahad bloc, pledged on Wednesday to repeal all judicial reform laws immediately after the 26th Knesset is sworn in. Bennett stated that his planned repeals include the law reforming the Judicial Appointments Committee, the law altering the government legal advisor's functions, the law removing the Police Investigations Department from the State Attorney's Office, and media reforms.
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What happened
- 01Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett pledged on Wednesday to repeal all judicial reform laws immediately after the 26th Knesset is sworn in.
- 02Bennett's planned repeals target laws on judicial appointments, the government legal advisor's role, the Police Investigations Department, and media reforms.
- 03Bennett plans to pass the Declaration of Independence as a Basic Law to serve as an introduction to Israel's constitution.
- 04The head of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, welcomed Bennett's commitment to repealing the laws and strengthening democracy.
- 05According to Maariv, Bennett's current stance contradicts his previous "100 Days Plan" which supported abolishing the Judicial Appointments Committee.
- 06Haaretz reported that Bennett's commitment to canceling the judicial overhaul laws is a significant development, despite his silence on joining a Netanyahu government.
In addition to the repeals, Bennett announced plans to pass the Declaration of Independence as a Basic Law to serve as an introduction to Israel's constitution. He also intends to enact a Basic Law on Legislation to solidify Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, welcomed Bennett's commitment to repealing the laws and strengthening democracy, while presenting an additional demand.
According to Maariv, Bennett's current stance on judicial reform contradicts his past positions. During his tenure with the New Right party, his "100 Days Plan" supported measures similar to those he now opposes, including abolishing the Judicial Appointments Committee, enacting an override clause to prevent the High Court of Justice from striking down laws, and limiting the High Court's authority to intervene in ministerial discretion.
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Bennett's Support for Democracy Underscores Protest Success
