The political implications of the Mount Meron crush
Analysis: The tragic Meron disaster befell Israel only a few days before Netanyahu s government mandate expires, begging the question whether he will now seek an extension and what part will the launch of an independent commission of inquiry play in government talks
Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky |
Published: 05.01.21 , 14:37
The tragedy in which 45 people lost their lives on Mount Meron befell Israel with only four days left for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government.
The question now remains whether he will seek an extension of the mandate as a result a request that President Reuven Rivlin would decline according to most estimates in the political system.