
Minister of Justice Yariv Levin (Likud) is demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ensure the immediate passage of at least one law from the judicial reform plan after the approval of the state budget, Channel 12 reported Sunday evening.
According to the report, Levin said in closed talks that while he prefers to move forward with the legislation with some kind of agreement with the Opposition, if no progress can be made in negotiations he will demand to move forward unilaterally with the legislation.
Levin also reportedly issued an ultimatum, threatening to resign from the government if he cannot secure passage of at least part of the judicial overhaul package within the next two months.
"The moment of decision on the reform is right after the budget is approved. It is preferable to do so with an agreement, but if not, we need to get at least something out of the reform plan. If by the end of the summer session, at least part of the reform does not pass, what do I have to look for in this position?"
The government currently has until May 29th to pass a state budget.