The new government, which is now expected to be sworn in as soon as possible, wants to implement far-reaching policy changes – which could also play into Netanyahu’s hands in his current corruption trial. Several controversial legislative changes that are considered a prerequisite for a joint coalition agreement have already been introduced. An override clause must also apply. This would allow a majority in the Israeli parliament to pass laws even if the Supreme Court finds them illegal. Before the new government is sworn in, a change in law is planned that would allow the leader of the strictly religious Shas party, Arie Deri, to become interior minister despite a conviction for tax offences.
