Opposition Bloc Pushes Legislative Agenda Against Netanyahu

The legislative package includes a proposal to establish a state commission of inquiry into the failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, attacks. Under current rules, the cabinet decides on such commissions, but the opposition seeks to grant the Knesset the authority to establish one without cabinet approval. The bloc also proposed amending the Basic Law: Government to limit the Prime Minister's term to eight years, a measure previously proposed by the Bennett-Lapid government.

Additionally, the opposition aims to repeal six laws and amendments passed by the outgoing government as part of its judicial overhaul. These include changes to the judicial selection committee, the status of the Police Investigations Department (MAHASH), and the powers of the Attorney General. Yair Lapid's party also introduced bills to anchor the Declaration of Independence in a Basic Law and to establish a civil partnership registry.

To advance this agenda, the change bloc has gathered 61 signatures to replace the current Knesset Speaker and has reportedly agreed on the distribution of key committee chairmanships. However, the proposed bills still face significant procedural and potential legal hurdles in the Knesset.