Fleishman Conditions Netanyahu: National Government Only With Judicial Reform
Itamar Fleishman set a clear condition for joining a future government, even a broad one as called for by Prime Minister Netanyahu. According to him, a comprehensive and aggressive judicial reform is necessary, and he…
Assessment
Itamar Fleishman has drawn a red line for joining any future coalition, including the broad unity government Netanyahu has floated. He insists on an aggressive judicial overhaul as a non-negotiable precondition, even if enacted without consensus if the electorate so decides in elections. This lays down a challenge to right-wing voters to withhold support from politicians who do not commit to the reform, potentially reshaping coalition math.