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Histadrut chief, business sector head release ‘balanced compromise proposal’ they sent to PM
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Histadrut chief Arnnon-Bar David and businesses sector representative Dubi Amitai reveal the details of a proposal they sent to Prime Minister Benjamin over the weekend that would curb the scope of the coalition’s “reasonableness” bill
“We call on everyone to immediately stand behind this balanced compromise proposal for the future of the country and saving Israeli society,” the two say in a statement.
Under the proposal, courts will not be able to strike down government decisions on grounds of “reasonableness” if they relate to “matters of policy” and were approved by the entire cabinet. Judges will also be barred from exercising the judicial standard to review the appointments of ministers and deputy ministers.
“All other decisions by ministers… will continue to be subject to judicial review, including per the reasonableness standard,” the statement says, while adding the changes won’t take effect until a government is formed after the next elections.
The proposal also calls for resuming talks between coalition and opposition representatives to reach agreement “on the rest of the issues,” with the government agreeing not to move forward with any further legislation in the next 18 months unless backed by at least 75 Knesset members.
The Times of Israel Community.