Netanyahu’s ‘judicial regulation’ statement

In his address to the nation on the evening’s controversial judicial ruling, Netanyahu defended the bill that would lift the Supreme Court’s control over the government.

Stating that the government wants to “correct the imbalance between the separation of powers” with judicial regulation, Netanyahu said: “Israel will remain a democratic country, it will not be ruled by Jewish sharia, it will protect human rights.” This bill will strengthen democracy.” saying.

Netanyahu criticized those who organized civil disobedience against government judicial regulation.

Addressing the Israeli army reservists, who announced that he would resign against this government step, Netanyahu said: “In an advanced democracy, the army is under the command of the army. No state can accept this.” he said.

NETANYAHU’S SPEECH MEETS PROTESTS

The protests began in Tel Aviv, which became the center of anti-government protests after Netanyahu completed his speech.

A group of hundreds of protesters gathered on Tel Aviv’s Kaplan Street, where the government complex is located. One group blocked Tel Aviv’s main artery, the Ayalon Highway, with long queues of vehicles on the road.

According to Israeli media, more than 4,000 reservists, including fighter pilots, submarine officers, air traffic controllers, elite commandos and paramedics, had announced that they would leave voluntary service if the government continued its judicial regulation.

“DAMAGE TO THE ARMY”

The chief of the General Staff, Herzi Halevi, stated that the reservists’ departure from voluntary service “harmed the vigilance” of the army.

The Israeli army has stated that reservists who refuse to be called up will be disciplined or dismissed, but no action will be taken against soldiers who threaten to resign.

There is compulsory military service for men and women for 3 years in the country. Israelis who complete their mandatory military service are regularly called up for military training every year based on their specialization on a voluntary basis.

However, it is claimed that fighter pilots and other elite units participated in training and operations more frequently during the year.

DISCUSSION JURISDICTION

The “judicial reform” announced by Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin on January 5 includes changes such as limiting the powers of the Supreme Court and the power to have a say in judicial appointments.

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that he had postponed judicial regulation, sparking protests and mass strikes across the country, on March 27, but announced that he would put judicial regulation back on the agenda after Parliament approved the 2023-2024 budget in late May.

Recently, the Government had once again pressed the button in the field of judicial regulation after the blockade of negotiations with the opposition.

The anti-government protest movement also increased protests and civil disobedience across the country against this government move. (AA)