Last marathon day in the Knesset. this Israeli parliament Before the legislature dissolves at midnight, it begins a busy few hours where legislators try to pass as many laws as possible. Meanwhile, the country is preparing for it Fifth election in three years after the failure of the “government for change” announced a week ago by its supporters. A final vote on the draft will also take place this Wednesday. The law that abrogated the Knesset.
At 12 o’clock the Israeli Parliament will lose its ability to make laws until a new government is formed. From then on, blame Prime minister automatically handed over to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yair Lapid. 1 year 17 days Naftali Bennett, who is still prime minister, remained in office. After 12 years of uninterrupted rule by Benjamin Netanyahu, who is now head of the opposition, his ruler has promised stability and change.
“Beyond ideological disagreements”
“It’s been an excellent government with a foundation. complex coalition, And here, in this room, there is a group of people who know how to set aside ideological disagreements and rise above them and work for the state of Israel.” Bennett The last cabinet met this Sunday. In April, they lost the fragile parliamentary majority of 61 supporters. From there, everything went downhill for the weak coalition he formed. eight political parties Of all colors, they were united by the desire to fire Netanyahu.
Eventually, he stopped voting to extend the vote. Law giving special legal status to West Bank settlers. “emergency” in the occupied territories, 1967He said that settlers living in the West Bank are subject to civil law, not military law that applies to Palestinians. This legal status granted to settlers equal rights more than Israeli citizens living in sovereign lands. although a majority consensus In favor of maintaining the separation of these two systems, the opposition’s interests in overthrowing the government led him to vote against his ideology.
autumn elections
this Hurry to dissolve the Knesset It is explained by this vote that shakes everything up. This settler law is still in effect and will not expire if the government collapses, but it must happen before the deadline: this Thursday, June 30, at midnight. Also, Bennett and Lapid Block Netanyahu Form an alternative government. For now, two dates are being considered for the new elections: October 25the day preferred by the religious opposition bloc or November 1Day preferred by coalition parties and Arab opposition formation Joint List.
On the last day of the 24th Knesset, legislators will have to decide on the day of the autumn elections, the fifth since 2019. They will have to make some decisions first. controversial lawsas suggested by liquid Netanyahu’s increase in public spending for his election campaigns. It will also be a big project discussed Metro to Tel Aviv and its suburbs and reforms to allow Israel to enter the United States Visa Waiver Program.