Netanyahu is prepared to retake the reins of power in Israel.
Netanyahu is prepared to retake the reins of power in Israel.
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JERUSALEM: Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu will be officially nominated to form the government on Sunday, a victory for the former veteran prime minister who vowed to take office.

Netanyahu and his far-right allies were awarded a clear majority in the 120-seat parliament on 1 November after a period of unprecedented political stalemate, resulting in five elections in less than four years.

The result has guaranteed Netanyahu's return and opened the door for him to become the most right-wing administration in the nation's history.

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At around noon (1000 GMT), President Isaac Herzog will formally delegate the task to him, when 64 lawmakers suggested that he be elected to the position.

The veteran right-winger, who is facing corruption charges, which he denies, has at least 28 of his allies, two ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties and an ultra-right coalition known as Religious Zionism. There will be days

Following Herzog's announcement, Netanyahu, 73, is expected to deliver a speech. As uneasiness grows in some quarters over Netanyahu's policy plans and the objectives of his controversial governing partners, his actions will be closely monitored in the coming weeks.

Israel's authority, a long-standing goal of comprehensive judicial reforms, is expected to be ratified by the new administration.
This could include an "override clause", which would allow Parliament to defy the Supreme Court whenever it rules that a piece of legislation is unconstitutional.

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Additionally, Netanyahu's administration may assume full authority over the selection of judges for the Supreme Court, a task currently performed by a committee of legislators, judges and lawyers.

"It is difficult for me to exaggerate the harm and danger of the proposed reforms," ​​said Suzi Navot, a constitutional law professor at the Israel Democracy Institute think tank.

Given the broad ideological consensus in the incoming government, Netanyahu may ask for a two-week extension of his initial mandate, but he is expected to announce a coalition agreement shortly.

The co-leaders of the religious Zionism bloc, Itamar Ben-Gavir and Bezel Smotrich, have publicly demanded control over the ministries of public security and defense.

Ben-Gwir, a flamboyant figure known for his anti-Arab remarks and vehemently calling for annexing the entire West Bank to Israel, has repeatedly called on security forces to quell the Palestinian unrest. urged to use more force.

According to the United Nations, recent months have seen the highest level of violence between Israel and the Palestinians, with almost daily army raids, escalation of conflict and increased attacks on Israeli forces.

The Middle East peace process, which was largely abandoned, collapsed during Netanyahu's previous administration as Israeli settlements developed in the occupied West Bank.

Herzog, who plays a largely symbolic role, reportedly tried to persuade outgoing Premier Yair Lapid's defense minister Benny Gantz to join Netanyahu in forming a unity cabinet to prevent Ben-Gavir from becoming prime minister.

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The claims were openly denied by the presidency.
Herzog, however, told Ben-Gwir this week that he was "the subject of questions from Israeli citizens and world leaders ... very sensitive questions on human rights."

Further, he added, "You and your party have a special image, and I will say it with utmost honesty, is worrying in many respects.

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