Nir Orbach nearing deal to bring down Bennett
Orbach is expected to vote to dissolve the Knesset next Wednesday.
By GIL HOFFMAN
Published: JUNE 15, 2022
Likud sources predicted on Wednesday that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s government would soon be toppled with the help of his former aide and friend MK Nir Orbach. Orbach has been offered a reserved slot on the Likud list and to be a minister in a Likud-led government. He is expected to vote to dissolve the Knesset next Wednesday, a move that could lead to an early election as soon as October 25.
Orbach spent the day vacationing in the North with his family on Wednesday and did not attend votes in the Knesset. However, Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition party and its allies succeeded in defeating the coalition in Knesset votes on two bills on Wednesday.
Legislation sponsored by Shas MK Moshe Arbel stopping Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel’s kosher phones reform plan passed in a preliminary reading by 57-43. Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) politicians savored the victory. United Torah Judaism leader Moshe Gafni said it was proof that the government, and Hendel in particular, do not have divine assistance.
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Orbach is expected to vote to dissolve the Knesset next Wednesday.
By GIL HOFFMAN
Published: JUNE 15, 2022
Likud sources predicted on Wednesday that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s government would soon be toppled with the help of his former aide and friend MK Nir Orbach. Orbach has been offered a reserved slot on the Likud list and to be a minister in a Likud-led government. He is expected to vote to dissolve the Knesset next Wednesday, a move that could lead to an early election as soon as October 25.
Orbach spent the day vacationing in the North with his family on Wednesday and did not attend votes in the Knesset. However, Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s opposition party and its allies succeeded in defeating the coalition in Knesset votes on two bills on Wednesday.
Legislation sponsored by Shas MK Moshe Arbel stopping Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel’s kosher phones reform plan passed in a preliminary reading by 57-43. Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) politicians savored the victory. United Torah Judaism leader Moshe Gafni said it was proof that the government, and Hendel in particular, do not have divine assistance.
more............... https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-709502
