Parliament dissolution called for by Israeli opposition parties
In a surprising turn of events, Yesh Atid, led by Yair Lapid, and Israel Beitenu, under Avigdor Liberman, are set to rock the Israeli political landscape. Both parties have announced plans to introduce a motion for the dissolution of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) next week.
A representative from Yesh Atid revealed to EFE that these motions will be combined once presented in the plenary session. Liberman himself hinted at the move on his X account, stating, "The October 7 government [2023] should pack up and go."
This announcement follows reports from various Israeli media outlets suggesting that leaders of ultra-religious factions have signaled to the Israeli ultra-Orthodox parties to withdraw their support from Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Last night, a meeting between Yuli Edelstein, the parliamentarian responsible for a bill to exempt most ultra-religious Jews from mandatory military service, and the ultra-Orthodox failed to produce results.
The two ultra-Orthodox parties, Shas and United Torah Judaism, play a crucial role in the stability of Netanyahu's government. Their extended standstill on legislative activity, due to their protests against the government's sluggish approach towards the military exemption plan, has caused quite a stir.
According to reports, Shas' stance on the motion to dissolve Parliament remains uncertain, leaving some hope for Netanyahu to seal a deal that keeps the government afloat.
The ultra-Orthodox are pushing for a plan that preserves most military exemptions for their community. This issue has been a contentious one in Israel, especially since the start of the Gaza war, which led to an extension of mandatory military service and the mobilization of tens of thousands of reservists.
This potential crisis for Netanyahu's government, while not yet confirmed, has created a whirlwind of speculation and political intrigue. Stay tuned for updates.
On another note, recent developments have sparked discord within the Arab world. The reelection of the AR President has been accompanied by allegations of betrayal and power struggles. Read more about it in "Arab President Reelected, but 'Vices' Cause Discord: 'Betrayal'".
The potential dissolution of Israel's Knesset, a joint motion by Yesh Atid and Israel Beitenu, could potentially shake up the political landscape, given the crucial role of the ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism in supporting Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Meanwhile, the Arab world is embroiled in discord, with allegations of betrayal and power struggles surrounding the reelection of the AR President, as reported in "Arab President Reelected, but 'Vices' Cause Discord: 'Betrayal'". This suggests a world on edge, with war-and-conflicts and political instability dominating general news.
