The opposition parties submitted a series of legislative proposals on the parliament’s opening day.

The proposals include establishing a state commission of inquiry into the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks, restoring judicial independence, limiting prime ministerial terms and reversing controversial changes to the country’s legal and media systems.

Led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party and Yair Golan’s Democrats, the opposition bloc has introduced legislation aimed at reversing measures that critics say weakened judicial oversight and increased government influence over independent institutions.

State inquiry into October 7 attacks

One of the key proposals seeks to establish an independent state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attacks, which triggered the devastating war in Gaza.

According to the report, the proposal has received support from lawmakers across the political spectrum, except members of Netanyahu’s former governing coalition.

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Netanyahu has opposed establishing a state commission, arguing that a panel appointed through the Supreme Court would be biased against his government.

Opposition parties have repeatedly accused Netanyahu of avoiding accountability for the security failures surrounding the attacks.

Move to restore judicial independence

Another major legislative initiative seeks to reverse Netanyahu-era judicial changes that expanded political influence over the appointment of judges and weakened the authority of the judiciary.

The proposed measures include restoring the previous judicial selection system and reversing legislation that restricted the attorney general’s powers.

The opposition has also moved to reinstate the legal provision allowing the Supreme Court to declare a prime minister unfit to continue in office under specified circumstances.

Additional proposals seek to strengthen oversight of internal police investigations and restore safeguards against political interference in law enforcement.

Netanyahu faces further political challenges

The Democrats have also proposed legislation that would prevent anyone facing a criminal indictment from serving as prime minister.

Netanyahu has been facing corruption charges in ongoing court proceedings, although he denies wrongdoing.

Another proposal seeks to introduce a two-term limit for prime ministers, potentially restricting future leaders from holding office indefinitely.

The new legislative agenda also targets Netanyahu-era media reforms introduced under former Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi.

Critics argue that the proposed media overhaul would increase government influence over broadcasting and weaken independent regulatory safeguards.

The Democrats have separately introduced bills to allow civil marriages, permit public transport services on Saturdays and expand LGBTQ rights.

Other proposals concern the legal status of ultra-Orthodox religious institutions and the introduction of equality as a Basic Law.

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