Title: Netanyahu Urges Gantz to Reach Agreement on Judicial Reform as Coalition Increases Pressure on High Court
Subtitle: MK Yair Golan shares insights on Netanyahu’s intentions and warns of security crisis
In a response to the compromise proposal presented by President Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on chairman of the state camp Benny Gantz to reach agreements regarding the reform of the judicial system. MK and former deputy chief of staff, Yair Golan, shed light on his perspective in an interview with Yossi Mizrahi on Radio North 104.5, providing a critical analysis of the current situation.
Golan began by expressing his concerns, stating, “This government is the worst government in Israel’s history, with an unacceptable cluster of economic, diplomatic, and social damages, some of which are related to the coup d’état and some of which are not.” He emphasized the need to fight against this government and work towards its overthrow. Golan further noted that Netanyahu’s compromise proposals were merely attempts to buy more time.
According to Golan, Netanyahu believes that politics is unpredictable, and time can play in his favor. The prime minister allegedly assumes that the ongoing protest movement lacks the resources and stamina to continue at the same pace, while the government has the advantage of more resources. Golan added, “Netanyahu wants to take us to an acute security crisis that will rescue him from his legal problems.”
Golan warned of the potential consequences if Netanyahu were to exploit a security crisis, suggesting that the prime minister could pass laws under a state of emergency, oppose the protest movement, outlaw it, and consider its leaders as traitors. He speculated that administrative arrests on a broad scale could occur, making a grim prediction about the severity of the situation.
Expressing his disappointment with Benny Gantz’s response to the compromise proposal, Golan criticized the chairman of the state camp for not being unequivocal. He considered Gantz’s statement, “Yes, but under certain conditions with the moderate elements in the Likud,” as dangerous and problematic. Golan believed that both Gantz and Lapid should firmly reject any collaboration with an extreme right-wing and corrupt government.
In conclusion, Golan stressed the need to establish a broad Zionist left camp as a viable alternative to the current government. He advocated for the construction of a real governing alternative with a clear ideology, placing emphasis on achieving a two-state vision and bridging the divide with Palestinians. Golan expressed his belief that this would be the only effective means of saving Israel.
As the conversation surrounding judicial reform intensifies, it remains to be seen how both Netanyahu and Gantz will navigate their positions and the potential implications for the Israeli government and democracy.