Netanyahu said to back budget delay, in move that would avert election
(Worthy News) – In a move to avert a fourth round of elections in under two years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to advance legislation to delay an August 25 budget deadline. The step is also being backed by coalition partners Blue and White and Shas.
Derech Eretz, a political faction made up of two MKs, Yoaz Hendel and Zvi Hauser, elected as part of the Blue and White alliance, proposed a bill that would postpone the deadline for passing a state budget by several months, granting more time for Netanyahu and partner-rival Blue and White chief Benny Gantz to hammer out an agreement in their ongoing budget dispute.
“The ‘Derech Eretz’ faction turned this evening to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and asked for Likud’s support in advancing a bill to delay the state budget,” the faction said in a statement. “This step will allow Likud and Blue and White the time, as the bill advances, to reach a comprehensive solution to all the disagreements, in order to ensure the ongoing functioning of the government and prevent elections.” [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]