Politics and Knesset
With less than 16 hours left for Israeli prime minister to form a coalition, the accusations are flying • UTJ: Yisrael Beiteinu head Avigdor Lieberman cynically using the draft law to pursue his political interests • Lieberman: I’m not trying to topple the prime minister.
It will evaluate the party’s handling of multiple acts of anti-Semitic discrimination and victimization detailed in dossiers since July 2018.
A 64-44 vote moves Israel closer to new elections, tentatively set for Sept. 17 • Final readings could come on the night of May 29.
If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fails to secure a coalition before the Wednesday deadline and Israel goes to new elections, his Likud Party will win again, according to a survey conducted by the Israeli daily “Ma’ariv.”
A new prime minister? Another election? A minority government? All those scenarios could unfold in Israel over the next few days.
The two major sticking points holding up a new coalition are haredi conscription and the justice ministry portfolio. Despite what the media is saying, the question of immunity for the prime minister is not an issue.
If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fails to negotiate coalition agreements before May 29, he may lose the chance to form the next government. Also crucial is consideration of a clause that would give a Knesset majority the power to overturn a Supreme Court decision.
New forms, for example, will read “couple,” rather than “husband and wife,” in addition to other changes in marital privileges.
The young man is charged with the death of Palestinian Authority resident Aisha Rabi, who was allegedly killed by a heavy rock hurled through the windshield of her car on Oct. 12.
“This message expresses support and solidarity with the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights to freedom, independence and self-determination,” read the statement. “It also condemns the ongoing occupation and its crimes against our people, and reflects an advanced moral and political position worthy of all praise and thanks.”
Measures detailed in an internal memo obtained by “Israel Hayom” include allowing the Knesset to overrule the High Court of Justice in certain cases, and automatic immunity for MKs.
Detractors say the event equates fallen IDF soldiers with the terrorists who attacked them and minimizes the struggle for Israel’s survival.
