During the Bennett-Lapid government, pictures of Netanyahu in the gym strengthening the muscles of his arms and legs popped up from time to time. Since he returned to the Prime Minister's Office, the pictures have disappeared. Netanyahu no longer has time for the gym, but yesterday (Sunday) he returned to flexing his muscles - this time against the opposition.
Netanyahu appeared at the Prime Minister's Office, and after ignoring the existence of the legal reform in this forum for months, he returned to talk about it and made it clear that he would begin practical steps.
Netanyahu's statement is more of a muscle vis-à-vis the opposition than a promise of a coalition. After the Tali Gottlieb event and the vote to appoint the composition of the judicial selection committee, Lapid stood in front of the cameras and said: "There is no committee - no talks." Yesterday, Netanyahu replied, essentially saying: "There are no talks – there is legislation."
"There are no talks, there is legislation." Netanyahu and Lapid,
The opposition is euphoric. What do the young people say? They cost them, they fly on themselves, their bangs fly. In the elections they lost, they did not lead the protest, and yet they behave like the landlords.
It started with an ultimatum they gave to stop the legislation in order to enter the president's residence, when they entered there they made delusional demands, and then came another threat: a coalition member and an opposition member in the composition of the committee – or we blow up the talks.
The end is known. The opposition got what it asked for, yet threatens to blow up the talks. "You murdered and inherited," or rather, "you received and blew up." The height of audacity.
The truth is that the opposition has no real reason to reach agreements. The opposition is weak. Unlike its predecessor, the gap is not Cole's edge. Their ability to win votes and decisions within the Knesset is slim. It's just the reform that keeps them relevant. Instead of sinking into the desert of opposition, they take part in the events at the president's residence, speaking at rallies and taking pictures at protests.
The opposition was not satisfied with her choice, Elharrar, photo: Oren Ben Hakon
You have to be naïve to believe wholeheartedly in political altruism, according to which the opposition will reward the coalition with achievements. Netanyahu sees the opposition's never-ending hunger. He lowered his head in delaying the legislation, in electing Elharrar, and now sees that his surrender did not satisfy their appetite but that they want more, and he signaled them to stop. Yesterday he decided to say enough. The question is whether it's not too late.
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