IMRA Middle East News Updates https://www.imra.org.il Middle East News & Analysis en-US 1679931586 1679931586 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Capalon Internet 2.0 imra@netvision.net.il (Aaron Lerner) News & Analysis IMRA Middle East News Updates https://www.imra.org.il https://www.imra.org.il/imra_sm.png 144 97 Text: Summary Between PM and the Minister of National Security For https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73949 <p>Content preview: Text: Summary Between PM and the Minister of National Security<br /> For Establishing National Guard Dr. Aaron Lerner 27 March 2023 [English translation]<br /> Prime Minister 27 March 2023 5 NIsan 5783 <br /> <br /> Content analysis details: (-0.0 points, 5.0 required)<br /> <br /> pts rule name description<br /> ---- ---------------------- --------------------------------------------------<br /> -0.0 RCVD_IN_MSPIKE_H3 RBL: Good reputation (+3)<br /> [194.90.9.27 listed in wl.mailspike.net]<br /> -0.0 SPF_PASS SPF: sender matches SPF record<br /> 0.0 SPF_HELO_NONE SPF: HELO does not publish an SPF Record<br /> -0.0 RCVD_IN_MSPIKE_WL Mailspike good senders<br /> SpamTally: Final spam score: -10<br /> X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus</p> <p>Text: Summary Between PM and the Minister of National Security For<br /> Establishing National Guard<br /> Dr. Aaron Lerner 27 March 2023<br /> [English translation]</p> <p>Prime Minister</p> <p>27 March 2023<br /> 5 NIsan 5783</p> <p>Summary Between PM and the Minister of National Security</p> <p>The Prime Minister and the Minister of National Security concluded that in<br /> the Government Meeting next Sunday 02/04/2023 11 NIsan 5783 – a draft<br /> resolution will be raised before the Government to establish a national<br /> guard under the Ministry of National Security, and the legislative<br /> amendments required for its establishment will be carried out.</p> <p>Binyamin Netanyahu<br /> Prime Minister</p> <p>Itamar Ben Gvir<br /> Minister of National Security<br /> ________________________________________<br /> IMRA - Independent Media Review and Analysis</p> <p>Since 1992 providing news and analysis on the Middle East with a focus on <br /> Arab-Israeli relations</p> <p>Website: www.imra.org.il</p> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:39:46 -0400 https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73949 Text: MK Serving As Minister Who Terminates Membership in Knesset Can Renew Membership If No Longer Minister https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73948 <p>Text: MK Serving As Minister Who Terminates Membership in Knesset Can Renew <br /> Membership If No Longer Minister <br /> Dr. Aaron Lerner 27 March 2023 <br /> [English translation] <br /> <br /> Constitution: Knesset <br /> <br /> Termination of Knesset Membership of a Minister or Deputy Minister <br /> (Amendment No. 49) 2020 <br /> <br /> 42 c. (a) A member of the Knesset serving as a minister or deputy minister <br /> may terminate his membership in the Knesset according to the provisions of <br /> this section; Termination of such membership shall be by written notice to <br /> the Speaker of the Knesset, together with the written consent of the <br /> chairman of the Knesset member's faction, and the provisions of section 40 <br /> shall apply to it; The provisions of this section shall not apply to the <br /> member of the Knesset serving as prime minister, deputy prime minister, <br /> alternate prime minister or acting prime minister. <br /> <br /> (Amendment No. 52) 2023 <br /> <br /> ... (c) If the membership in the Knesset of a minister or deputy minister is <br /> terminated according to the provisions of this section, his membership in <br /> the Knesset to which he was elected will be renewed if one of these occurs, <br /> and he will not be required to return and declare allegiance according to <br /> section 15: <br /> <br /> (1) He ceased to serve as a minister or as a deputy minister; <br /> ________________________________________ <br /> IMRA - Independent Media Review and Analysis <br /> <br /> Since 1992 providing news and analysis on the Middle East with a focus on <br /> Arab-Israeli relations <br /> <br /> Website: www.imra.org.il</p> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:19:05 -0400 https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73948 Statement by President Isaac Herzog does not include a message to road blockers https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73947 <p>Statement by President Isaac Herzog does not include a message to road <br /> blockers <br /> Dr. Aaron Lerner 27 March 2023 <br /> <br /> IMRA via WhatsApp: Good morning- is the English translation you distributed <br /> the complete text of the Hebrew message? <br /> <br /> After an evening of grossly illegal road blocking which included physical <br /> attacks on police there is no message directed also to the “protesters” <br /> regarding their behaviour? <br /> <br /> Did President Herzog issue a second public directed to the protestors? <br /> <br /> Statement by President Isaac Herzog <br /> Monday, 27 March 2023 / 5 Nissan 5783 <br /> <br /> President Isaac Herzog: <br /> <br /> "Last night we witnessed very difficult scenes. <br /> <br /> I appeal to the Prime Minister, members of the Government, and members of <br /> the Coalition: there are harsh and painful feelings. The entire nation is <br /> rapt with deep worry. Our security, economy, society — all are under threat. <br /> The whole people of Israel are looking at you. The whole Jewish People are <br /> looking at you. The whole world is looking at you. <br /> <br /> For the sake of the unity of the People of Israel, for the sake of the <br /> necessary responsibility, I call on you to halt the legislative process <br /> immediately. <br /> <br /> I appeal to the leaders of all Knesset factions, Coalition and Opposition <br /> alike, to place this country's citizens above all else and to act with <br /> courage and responsibility without further delay. Wake up now! This is not a <br /> political moment; this is a moment for leadership and responsibility." <br /> <br /> <br /> Eylon Levy, International Media Advisor to the President of the State of <br /> Israel: That is the statement. <br /> <br /> IMRA: Does President Herzog condone the activities which the media has <br /> reported took place overnight? <br /> <br /> [No reply yet, when it comes it will be distributed.] <br /> <br /> ________________________________________ <br /> IMRA - Independent Media Review and Analysis <br /> <br /> Since 1992 providing news and analysis on the Middle East with a focus on <br /> Arab-Israeli relations <br /> <br /> Website: www.imra.org.il</p> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:54:25 -0400 https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73947 Observation: "Pillars of Democracy" Silent While People May Die https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73946 <p>Observation: "Pillars of Democracy" Silent While People May Die Tonight as <br /> Roads Blocked Around the Country <br /> Dr. Aaron Lerner 26 March 2023 <br /> <br /> It started years ago when the police decided that it wasn't good for PR to <br /> arrest a handful of people in wheelchairs on major roads. <br /> <br /> And tonight around the country roads are being blocked. <br /> <br /> There's no way to reach major hospitals from many locations. <br /> <br /> As for the leadership of the opposition and those who claim to be pillars of <br /> democracy – be it the Israel Democracy Institute, political leaders, or <br /> Supreme Court Justices - not a word against road blocking. <br /> <br /> For the record: Naftali Bennett saw fit to issue a call tonight against <br /> violence but not a word about road blocking. <br /> <br /> I have talked with highly educated road blockers and THEY THINK IT IS OK IF <br /> PEOPLE DIE because of blocked roads. <br /> ________________________________________ <br /> IMRA - Independent Media Review and Analysis <br /> <br /> Since 1992 providing news and analysis on the Middle East with a focus on <br /> Arab-Israeli relations <br /> <br /> Website: www.imra.org.il</p> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:31:21 -0400 https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73946 Commentary: Mr. Netanyahu Should Declare That Israeli Bill Of Rights The Next Legislation After Basic Law For Appointment Judges https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73945 <p>Commentary: Mr. Netanyahu Should Declare That Israeli Bill Of Rights The <br /> Next Legislation After Basic Law For Appointment Judges <br /> Dr. Aaron Lerner 23 March, 2023 <br /> <br /> Tonight, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu proclaimed his commitment to <br /> enacting an Israeli Bill of Rights, but unfortunately, he declined to <br /> announce that it would be the next legislation after pushing through the <br /> second and third readings next week of a basic law covering the appointment <br /> of judges. <br /> <br /> If I were Netanyahu, I would have even announced that the text for the first <br /> reading of the Israeli Bill of Rights is the text already hammered out by <br /> the team of highly respected top legal experts (almost all of whom are <br /> identified with the Left). <br /> <br /> It's a win-win move. <br /> <br /> Turning to legislating an Israeli Bill of Rights, which from the get-go has <br /> broadly acceptable wording, puts the opposition into a dilemma: is their <br /> place in history to be blotched by the stain of voting AGAINST Israel's Bill <br /> of Rights? <br /> <br /> The move would also dramatically reduce the possibility that the Supreme <br /> Court would opt not to simply dismiss any petitions filed challenging the <br /> basic law covering the appointment of judges. <br /> <br /> There's still time for Mr. Netanyahu to simply post this already broadly <br /> accepted text as the proposed Israeli Bill of Rights on his website and call <br /> on Gantz and Lapid to help him rush this important legislation through the <br /> Knesset. <br /> <br /> ________________________________________ <br /> IMRA - Independent Media Review and Analysis <br /> <br /> Since 1992 providing news and analysis on the Middle East with a focus on <br /> Arab-Israeli relations <br /> <br /> Website: www.imra.org.il</p> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:48:15 -0400 https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73945 For The Record: Link To Website Showing Planned Road Blocking for March 23rd https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73944 <p>For The Record: Link To Website Showing Planned Road Blocking for March 23rd <br /> Dr. Aaron Lerner 23 March 2023 <br /> <br /> Below is a translation of the Hebrew message which has been circulating <br /> which includes a link to a map detailing the exact locations and times for <br /> road blocking. <br /> <br /> For the record: It still is technically against the law to block roads in <br /> Israel without permission regardless of the cause the road is being blocked <br /> for. <br /> <br /> <br /> ======== ENGLISH TRANSLATION=========================== <br /> We are all preparing for National Paralysis Day - Thursday 03/23! <br /> Check out the map (which is constantly updated with more and more and more <br /> events) and decide how and where you're going to fight for democracy because <br /> we're all leaving on Thursday! <br /> The map in the following link: <br /> https://for-israel.web.app/share/23032023/9999 <br /> The Black Flags protest <br /> Saving democracy <br /> Link to join the national teams: <br /> https://bit.ly/3Z0ns2Y <br /> ________________________________________ <br /> IMRA - Independent Media Review and Analysis <br /> <br /> Since 1992 providing news and analysis on the Middle East with a focus on <br /> Arab-Israeli relations <br /> <br /> Website: www.imra.org.il</p> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:38:26 -0400 https://www.imra.org.il/story.php?id=73944