High Court reconvenes for hearing on validity of Netanyahu-Gantz unity deal
(Worthy News) – The High Court of Justice reconvened Monday for the second day of hearings on petitions against allowing indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government, as well as against the unprecedented rotational unity deal he inked with Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz which demands significant changes to Israel’s semi-constitutional Basic Laws.
While Sunday’s seven-hour hearing discussed whether Netanyahu should be allowed to lead a new coalition in light of his indictment in three corruption cases — with justices hinting that they were unpersuaded by the petitioners — Monday’s deliberations concern the controversial aspects of the three-year coalition deal negotiated by Netanyahu and Gantz, which includes profound changes to Israel’s constitutional order, some of which contradict established laws, tradition and precedent.
The court is set to issue a ruling on both matters later in the week. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]