Israeli President Herzog: the country is experiencing a serious crisis

Herzog attended the official memorial service at the Mount Herzl Cemetery in West Jerusalem, marking the seventh anniversary of the death of the country’s ninth president, Shimon Peres.

In his speech here, Israeli President Herzog, referring to the controversial judicial regulation of the far-right coalition government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said: “The State of Israel has been in the midst of a serious constitutional and social crisis for nearly nine months.” saying.

Emphasizing that the current situation has dangerously shaken society, the economy and especially the security of the Israeli state, Herzog said:

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. There is no way to reach a solution without dialogue, there is no way to move forward without listening and mutual respect. We have to understand that if one side wins and the other loses, we all lose.”

Expressing that there are days when “polarization and division are at extreme levels, and some find it difficult to imagine a common and hopeful future,” the Israeli leader warned stakeholders, especially the government, in the following words:

“I am here with deep concern and I emphasize once again: we must resolve the difficult and dangerous crisis between the different organs of the State and establish a healthy and correct balance of power between them.

We should all think carefully about the consequences of our actions. I appeal once again to elected officials: now is the time to show responsibility, look squarely at the truth, and act by any means necessary to reach a broad consensus.”

CALL FOR EARLY ELECTION OF THE OPPOSITION

It is also claimed that negotiations with the opposition over the controversial judicial regulation of the Netanyahu government have started to move forward again.

Israeli media reported that in negotiations conducted under the auspices of President Herzog, senior figures from Netanyahu’s Likud party and the opposition National Unity Party led by Benny Gantz are close to reaching a consensus.

Within the framework of the negotiation project, it was pointed out that there were articles such as the suspension of the legislation on judicial regulation of the government for 18 months, and the continuation of the current structure of the committee to appoint Supreme Court judges during this period.

On the other hand, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, considered one of the architects of the government’s judicial regulation, rejected the news in a statement to Israeli army radio, arguing that “the mentioned elements are only trial balloons.”

While Prime Minister Netanyahu called for dialogue with the opposition, opposition leader Benny Gantz called this call “surprising” and pointed to early elections. Gantz posted a speech on his social media account about the news that Netanyahu’s Likud party and his party are about to reach an agreement in negotiations on the judicial rule.

“It seems clear that the State of Israel has been taken over by a group of fanatical minorities and the moderates are silent. This government lacks the ability to run the state. Netanyahu must dissolve the Assembly and Israel must hold elections.” he used his statements.

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.

The Netanyahu government adopted the bill that would remove Supreme Court control over the government, in a parliamentary session on July 24, which was boycotted by the opposition, despite mass protests and intense public debate around the world. the country.

Oppose government “judicial reform”; Thousands of Israelis, including fighter pilots, submarine officers and other elite troops, had decided to abandon their volunteer reservists.

Names who have held high positions in Israel’s politics, military, security, economy and judiciary oppose government judicial regulation.

The Netanyahu government’s protest movement against judicial regulation has continued its demonstrations for about nine months. (AA)