Democrats Issue Warning to Opposition: Support for Netanyahu’s Court Override is ‘Disqualifying’

Israel’s Democratic Party has launched a pointed attack on opposition leaders, demanding they commit to excluding anyone who supports overriding Supreme Court rulings from any future change-of-government coalition. The move comes amid escalating tensions between party chief Yair Golan and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz over the coalition’s judicial reform agenda. In a newly released video, the Democrats called on opposition figures to draw a clear red line, stating that those who back circumventing court decisions cannot be part of any future governing arrangement. ‘This is not a time for ambiguity,’ the party declared, signalling their intention to use judicial reform as a litmus test for coalition negotiations. The ultimatum reflects growing concern among centrist and left-wing parties that judicial overhaul measures could fundamentally alter Israel’s system of checks and balances. By framing support for overriding the courts as a disqualifying position, the Democrats are attempting to force opposition leaders into explicit commitments before any future political negotiations begin, effectively drawing a boundary for what they consider acceptable coalition partners.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.