Against the background of the protest against the legal reform and the growing concern in the legal system and among the members of the left-center political system, there have recently been quiet talks, and at this point unofficial, between the Prime Minister’s associates Benjamin Netanyahu and the representatives of the circles opposed to the revolution – with the aim of reaching a solution.
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According to sources privy to the details, on the agenda is also examining the possibilities of reaching a plea agreement with Netanyahu and ending his trial this way. “Maariv” learned that in these closed conversations it was said that there was an understanding, according to which the only person capable of moderating or stopping the revolution is Netanyahu. However, in light of his trial and in view of the conflict of interest settlement he signed, he is completely prevented from engaging in reform matters.
Legal Adviser to the Government Waves in Harv Miara He even recently responded negatively to his lawyers’ request to allow him to speak about the president’s outline, in order to lead to a compromise. The solicitors’ appeal follows one of the proposals that came up during the talks.
The proposal was to try to create pressure on the Speaker to allow Netanyahu to engage in reform and thus try to end the crisis. According to the sources familiar with the matter, the sources around Beharev Miara believed that the request to allow Netanyahu to speak about the President’s outline is a trap, and that in the event that she answers in the affirmative, her approval will be seen as a trending decision with A distinct political character.
Gali Beharev Miara (Photo: Shir Torem, Flash 90)
As mentioned, another idea that will be discussed in these talks is the return to the plea agreement in the spirit of the retired Supreme Court President’s proposal Aharon Barak from a year ago. Towards the end of the term of the former legal advisor ALong live Mandelblitthere were advanced talks to reach a plea deal, in the framework of which Netanyahu would admit to a breach of trust and agree to end his political career after a certain period defined in the agreement.
Also, there was talk of the absence of defamation. According to the publications at the time, Mandelblit refused a deal that did not include defamation, the contacts were published, and the settlement did not materialize. Now the idea has come up again and again in those contacts that take place behind the scenes.
At the same time, the open discourse in the political system about the possibility of negotiations continues. After the opposition leader Yair Lapid made a proposal to freeze the legislation for two months, the chairman of the state camp said yesterday Benny Gantz In an interview with GLC: “I am in favor of a total and comprehensive stop. Lapid and I didn’t talk about the 60 days, but we don’t coordinate every sentence. We talk from time to time and agree that we cannot allow the change of the regime in Israel,” while a member of his party Gideon Saar He said in an interview with Channel 13: “We are ready for real talks. I am not committed to what the chairman of the opposition requested, I am not setting timetables.”
Against the background of Gantz and Sa’ar’s reservations about Lapid’s demand, the coalition says that “this is a positive sign that there are elements in the opposition who really intend to talk.” On the other hand, in the political system there are allegations against Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, according to which the real purpose of his demand for a 60-day moratorium is the continuation of the demonstrations, and this is to portray himself as the leader of the protest and thus gain political power.
Sources in the political system say that “following the increasing calls among the public, on both the right and the left, to reach negotiations and a compromise and prevent a rift in the people, the members of the political system do not want to appear too rigid and be portrayed as the side that refuses to talk and give up for the sake of the country. That is why in recent days there have been signs of a willingness to negotiate. The parties They are still insisting on the conditions for opening negotiations, but apparently, the willingness to compromise exists on both sides.”
In the meantime, the coalition’s advocacy efforts for the reform continue. Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Ofir Akunis He spoke yesterday at the annual conference for foreign ambassadors and the diplomatic staff of his office and told them: “I call on you today to convey a message to your leaders and the business, innovation and science communities in your homeland: keep investing in Israel, keep being active in it, don’t let anyone scare you.”
In the meantime, for the first time since the principles of the legal reform were published, right-wing people are getting together and going to a demonstration calling on all parties to come to negotiations and accept President Yitzhak Herzog’s outline, in order to prevent a rift between the sections of the people. The demonstration will be held on Saturday night at 19:30 at the Bell Garden in Jerusalem. The event is led by the former Minister of Communications, Dr. Yoaz Handel, and will include speeches by former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen, Pinchas Wallerstein, the heads of the Gush Amunim, Rabbi Yermi Stavisky, Rabbi Ehad Taharlev, the media woman Emily Amrosi and former Knesset member Nir Orbach.
Matan Wasserman participated in the preparation of the news