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[deleted] t1_jdv0l8z wrote

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

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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