After Prime Minister Lapid's official announcement that Israel and Lebanon had reached an agreement on the maritime border between the countries, the right reacted with sharp criticism, with MK Itamar Ben Gabir already announcing that he would petition the High Court against the agreement.
A similar proposal was made in Likud, but no decision has yet been made on the matter.
"Beyond the fact that this is a shameful surrender agreement, this is an illegal agreement. Basic Law: Referendum states that the transfer of territories from the sovereignty of the state to foreign sovereignty must go through a referendum, or with the approval of 80 members of the Knesset," claimed MK Ben Gabir.
"In the current situation, Lapid and Gantz are trying to make a hijack, and pass the agreement that includes the transfer of sovereign territories from Israel to Lebanon by a decision of the transitional government on the eve of elections. We will not allow this hijack to happen - and we will submit an urgent petition to the Supreme Court demanding that it stop the illegal agreement immediately." , added the chairman of Otzma Yehudit.
Likewise, MK Orit Struck directed criticism at the right-wing representatives in the government - ministers Gideon Sa'ar and Ayelet Shaked. "When Lapid rushes to the agreement - where did the right of veto go?" Struck wondered. "Gideon Sa'ar is expected to exercise his right of veto as Minister of Justice, As he committed only a week ago in his letter to us and Mayelat Shaked to exercise the right of veto of the 'Right Bloc' to make sure that the referendum law (which she enacted together with us) - will be respected."
Both sides approved the agreement, photo: GettyImages, Haim Tzach/L.A.M., AFP, Reuters
On the other hand, the center-left bloc happily accepted the agreement.
"I congratulate Prime Minister Lapid on the agreement with Lebanon," said Meretz chairman Zehava Galon. "It is good that we did not give in to all the war mongers.
Meretz ministers will support the agreement in the cabinet.
A first step to peace." The Minister of Economy shared the Prime Minister's message and wrote: "You will come and find - believe.
Another significant achievement for Israel.
Happy holiday".
The agreement will reach the cabinet and from there to the government;
Lapid: "historic achievement"
Earlier today, Prime Minister Yair Lapid announced that tomorrow the political-security cabinet will meet, followed by a special government meeting where the draft agreement will be approved, fully complying with the principles presented by Israel, both in the security and economic fields.
"This is a historic achievement that will strengthen Israel's security, bring billions into Israel's economy and ensure stability on the northern border," said the Prime Minister.
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