[56278] The final stretch: The Knesset opens for a final session in the shadow of the upcoming elections

Towards the elections: The race for legislation in the Knesset

The Knesset opened its final summer session this morning (May 11), which is expected to conclude on July 17, ahead of the elections to be held on October 27. As reported by Daphna Liel, the coalition intends to utilize the next two months to promote a legislative agenda that includes splitting the Attorney General's role, laws to weaken the media, and changes to the Department of Internal Police Investigations (DIPI). In Political Arena, it is noted that political pressure is mounting, as the Likud fears that members of Knesset who are not guaranteed spots on the upcoming lists will not cooperate with the government.

Political and coalition crises

In parallel with the legislative moves, United Torah Judaism clarifies that there has been no change in the faction's position. According to Political Arena, the party continues to boycott votes until receiving instructions from Rabbi Landau regarding the Draft Law. Sources in the faction were quoted as saying: "As long as there is no draft law - there is no coalition discipline." At the same time, stormy clashes were recorded in the Constitution Committee regarding the splitting of the Attorney General's role, with MK Gilad Kariv sharply attacking the coalition, as published in Channel 7.

Security and appointments

In the political-security sphere, many issues are being raised for public discussion. MK Amit Halevi voiced harsh criticism against the Shin Bet following testimonies in the Jewish Department, as reported in Political Arena. Conversely, against the backdrop of discussions on the appointment of the State Comptroller, the name of former Civil Service Commissioner Daniel Hershkowitz has emerged as a possible candidate enjoying cross-party support. The election date for the position has been set for June 3.

In addition, tension was reported on the civilian-security level: MK Zvi Sukkot filed a complaint with the Knesset Sergeant-at-Arms following threats he received from the head of the Tuba-Zangariyye local council, and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir appealed to the Attorney General demanding an investigation into whether calls for his hanging constitute incitement to violence.