Smotrich, Deri Laws pass first reading in Knesset plenum, votes counted 63-52
A-G: Legislative blitz does not guarantee minority rights
By ELIAV BREUER
Published: DECEMBER 15, 2022
The Smotrich and Deri Laws passed their first reading on the Knesset floor shortly after 1:00 a.m. early on Friday, after a marathon debate that included a three-hour speech by Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar in order to delay the proceedings.
The “Deri Law,” aims to enable Shas chairman Arye Deri to serve as a minister despite his conviction of tax offenses in January; and the “Smotrich Law” enables Religious Zionist Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich to serve as a minister within the Defense Ministry and be responsible for civil matters in the West Bank.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-724926
A-G: Legislative blitz does not guarantee minority rights
By ELIAV BREUER
Published: DECEMBER 15, 2022
The Smotrich and Deri Laws passed their first reading on the Knesset floor shortly after 1:00 a.m. early on Friday, after a marathon debate that included a three-hour speech by Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar in order to delay the proceedings.
The “Deri Law,” aims to enable Shas chairman Arye Deri to serve as a minister despite his conviction of tax offenses in January; and the “Smotrich Law” enables Religious Zionist Party chairman Bezalel Smotrich to serve as a minister within the Defense Ministry and be responsible for civil matters in the West Bank.
more............. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-724926