Politics and Knesset
“Israel must side with Ukraine against the dangerous combination of Russia and Iran,” member of Knesset Yuli Edelstein said.
The bills, which passed in first reading by a vote of 63 to 47, seek to change how judges are selected and prohibit the Supreme Court from weighing in on basic laws.
As part of a “national day of struggle,” opponents of the reform plan attempted to prevent MKs from reaching the parliament • “The protesters who preach about democracy are the ones who are bringing about the end of democracy,” says Israeli premier.
The tank was draped with a large replica of Israel’s Declaration of Independence, which was signed by the former IDF soldiers.
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel’s inflation rate reached a 14-year high in January, jumping 5.4% over the previous year.
The government denies the money came from funds frozen under the “anti-pay-for-slay law.”
While experts differ sharply on the Israeli government’s reform plan, all agree that extreme discourse is clouding the issue.
The opposition demands a 60-day freeze of the entire program before negotiations.
The new law, which drew support from opposition members, applies to terrorists who receive “salaries” from the Palestinian Authority as part of its “pay for slay” program.
Chaotic scenes in the legislature come as anti-judicial reform protesters hold demonstrations across the country.
Contradicting the Supreme Court, Avichai Mandelblit says the plea deal struck by Shas Party leader Aryeh Deri last year “unequivocally” did not include a commitment to permanently leave politics.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scrapped the controversial legislation the same day it was announced.
