The Minister of Justice defends his party chairman after a senior Likud member claimed that he was "deteriorating to a closure" • On the tensions with the Likud: "Blue and white will respect the coalition agreement"

Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn is defending the chairman of his blue-and-white party, who was accused by a senior Likud official of degenerating Israel into a closure.

Photo: Yoni Rickner

Justice Minister said this at the signing of the Civil Procedure Rules News, the official date of the application is January 1, 2021. The ceremony was also attended by the Director of Courts, Judge Yigal Marzel, and Deputy Attorney General, Attorney Raz Nizri. 

Nissenkorn said: " I have heard like many about Ganz's conduct in the Corona crisis. I suggest that no one hides behind the statements of 'senior officials' - whoever wants to speak can speak on his behalf and not hide behind 'senior figures'. That no one will teach Ganz what it is to conduct responsibly for the benefit of the public. He proves it every day, and conducts himself wisely, without recklessness. The State of Israel is in a situation where we must fight in Corona. "

Regarding last night's events in Jerusalem, Nissenkorn said: "The right to demonstrate is a fundamental right that I certainly support. It is the lifeblood of democracy. The right to demonstrate, and on the other hand, to take care of the unusual things. "

In light of the reports that Blue and White are considering not supporting Likud candidate Osnat Mark on the Judicial Selection Committee, Nissenkorn was asked whether disagreements on the issue could lead to an explosion between the Likud and Blue and White, and possibly even elections. "There is a coalition agreement, and Blue and White will abide by it," Nissenkorn replied. "We will choose the candidates we have committed to and I expect everyone to abide by the coalition agreement,"

Nissenkorn added: "We are in a unity government situation, the last time there was one was during the 1980s - and even then there were representatives on both sides of the barricade. "Ultimately, it is the right of every Knesset member to vote behind the curtain as he sees fit. Our position is that a coalition agreement should be reached."