Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Vows to Pass 'Defendant Law' in Next Israeli Government
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen pledged to pass the "Defendant Law" preventing indicted lawmakers from forming a government in Israel's next administration. He criticized political interference in Shin Bet, opposed a Palestinian state but supported autonomy, and promised a streamlined government. His remarks sparked strong backlash from right-wing politicians accusing him of undermining democracy and national security.
- 01Yoram Cohen vows to enact 'Defendant Law' barring indicted MKs from forming government.
- 02Law failed previously due to opposition, would have blocked Netanyahu's current government.
- 03Cohen warns against political interference in Shin Bet, stresses agency's independence.
- 04Opposes Palestinian state, supports autonomy under Israeli security and settlement growth.
- 05Promises government with no more than 24 ministers, prefers coalition of 61 Zionist MKs.
- 06Right-wing critics accuse Cohen and Eisenkot faction of threatening democracy and security.
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