In the background of the solution to the crisis in the coalition: The Knesset factions convene today (Monday) for their weekly meeting, at the opening of which the heads of the factions issued a statement to the media. First was the Minister of Finance Avigdor Lieberman Who attacked the Likud party against the background of their expected opposition to the “Dimensions for Studies” law.
Immediately after, the chairman spoke and had a future Yair Lapid He called on Likud members to put the political controversy aside: “The fighters are looking at the Knesset of Israel and do not understand how we got into this situation.”
Opposition groups also hold factional meetings, the first of which is the Likud, at the beginning of which the leader of the opposition Benjamin Netanyahu Disclaimer. During his statement, Netanyahu attacked the coalition: “A government that needs the opposition to give to the soldiers, because it depends on supporters of terrorism, certainly can not fight terrorism.”
At the same time, the chairman of the work spoke Merav Michaeli. Immediately after, a faction meeting of the Meretz party led by them was held Nitzan Horowitz, Except that the event was closed to the media. The last of the factions will be blue and white, with the faction leader Bnei Gantz Will speak at 3:40 p.m.
As stated, the Knesset is preparing for the vote on the “Dimensions for Studies” bill, which has caused a stir in recent days. The proposal will be raised later today for a second and third reading, despite the Likud faction’s decision to oppose the law if it does not accept the reservations that will arise, according to which the scholarship for released fighters will increase to 100%.
Netanyahu: “Lapid, Bennett and Gantz – get rid of the Zoebiz and vote for our bill”
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu He addressed the coalition leaders at the beginning of his speech and read: “Get rid of the Zoebiz already and vote for our proposal to give 100 percent to our fighters. If you vote with us, we will pass it now and if we do not pass it as the first law in the Shankim government.”
According to him, the government is only concerned with its survival, “In order to survive, this government is jumping huge sums from the fountain. Every minute of them on the chair charges citizens exorbitant prices. But while Bennett and Lapid do everything to survive on the chair, they do nothing against the cost of living. Food prices And housing is skyrocketing. “
Another valid: “A government that needs the opposition to give troops, because it depends on terrorist supporters, certainly can not fight terrorism. Iran wanted to move forward, Hamas flags are raised everywhere. Not only do we understand this, people in Bennett’s immediate environment also understand this.” .
Lieberman: “If the Likud votes against ‘dimensions for studies’ – Cain’s signal to the party”
Minister of Finance Avigdor Lieberman He opened the Yisrael Beiteinu faction meeting, referring to the “Dimensions for Education” law, and declared that “we will do everything for the law to pass, and it is a sign of Cain for the Likud if they vote against this required law.” According to him, “there is a commitment here. Netanyahu’s priority is always the ultra-Orthodox parties, and only then the fighters.”
Lapid: “The fighters are looking at the Knesset of Israel and do not understand how we got into this situation”
The foreign minister and chairman also have a future Yair Lapid Referring to the storm of the law at the beginning of the faction meeting, he stated that “to vote today against the ‘Dimensions for Education’ law is not to vote against the government, it is not to vote against the coalition, it is to vote against the fighters. What they deserve. “
“I call on the Likud MKs to take a moment out of the cynical political calculation, you will find that there is an entire people out there who say, ‘You want to fight, fight, not at the expense of our fighters. Not at the expense of our children.’ Let them show that we know how to act together. “We are not addicted to hatred and controversy and there is nothing more sacred in our eyes than quarrels. I call on my Likud members to vote in favor,” he said.
Yair Lapid at the faction meeting (Photo: Mark Israel Salem)Michaeli: “The only soldiers who recognize the Likud are Netanyahu’s”
Chairman of Labor Merav Michaeli She stated at the beginning of the faction meeting that her party was the only one that did not do things that threatened the stability of the coalition, and criticized the opposition parties that were to vote against the “Dimensions for Education” law. “People who have talked about Zionism so many times are voting against IDF fighters. The only soldiers who know the Likud are Netanyahu’s soldiers. “The Labor Party will not let these people return to power, period,” he said.
Merav Michaeli (Photo: Yonatan Zindel, Flash 90)Ganz: “Netanyahu, I know that IDF soldiers are important to you, make the right decision”
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz, Who returned from a visit to the US directly to the weekly faction meeting and a plenary vote on the “Dimensions for Studies” proposal, said that “I landed an hour ago from a visit to the US where I met with the Secretary of State and the National Security Adviser.” We are on a test of global determination and world order, both in Ukraine, in Iran and elsewhere, and this kind of discourse we have held is of great importance. “Together with the United States and other partners in the region, we will continue to build our strength in the face of the nuclear threat posed by Iran.”
“At the same time, I also talked about the security situation with the Palestinians and emphasized that Israel will continue to do whatever it takes to defend itself, and also to maintain itself in the right moral position. We will continue to work hard against terrorism, we will continue to maintain our sovereignty In this context, I strongly condemn Minister Farage’s remarks against the Justice of the Peace. “Those who do not respect the rulings of the courts are cutting off the industry on which Israeli democracy sits. Israel will not allow provocations either on the mountain and the house or anywhere else on either side,” Ganz added.
The Minister of Defense also referred to the “Dimensions for Studies” bill, which will be put to the vote: “As you know, we will present the Dimensions for Studies Law for a vote today. As part of the reform we are continuing to work on in the Ministry of Defense, there will be a further increase in the remuneration for those who serve in a significant service. “Over the last few days I have talked to many Knesset members, also from the Likud, everyone understands that the law should be supported, everyone has supported it in the past. .
“Indeed, we have quite a few disagreements, there are quite a few issues that can shock the stability of the government. “IDF soldiers and I know that you did not play in Israel’s security even when you had a political interest, I think this is exactly the place to continue on this line, to recover and make the right decision,” Ganz continued.
“Alongside this I expect all members of the coalition to support the law, as I said before, coalition discipline is not a luxury but a basic condition for our governance and our ability to function, we stand the test today and I know and hope all coalition leaders remain,” he concluded.