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newnemo t1_jduogvc wrote

Reply to comment by grapehelium in Netanyahu to suspend Israeli judicial overhaul plan after protests by MijTinmol

Yeah, Netanyahu proved his resolve when he fired the Defense minister. Any 'pause' likely won't quell protests has he has shown his hand and that he can't be trusted.

I hope some important government resignations follow the defense minister firing that will force an election.

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SalsaBueno t1_jdux178 wrote

Or he’ll just appoint loyalists to fill the vacancies.

Which outcome seems more likely?

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[deleted] t1_jdv0l8z wrote

Someone said it takes four firings/resignations to trigger an election

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grapehelium t1_jdvbenn wrote

to be a bit more precise, bibi has 64 seats in the 120 seat knesset. So 4 defections would produce a tie. Some legislation requires an absolute majority, i.e 61+ votes, IIRC, in order to dissolve the knesset, or setup a new government, they need 61 votes - Although I may be wrong on this point.

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SalsaBueno t1_jdv0s5g wrote

And ol Bibi has been following the law precisely, yes? Spirit AND letter?

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