Legislation10/21/2026

Bennett Promised to Repeal Four Laws and Elevate the Status of the Declaration of Independence

Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett announced plans to repeal four laws immediately after the Knesset is constituted. He also proposed granting the Declaration of Independence the status of a Basic Law and enacting Basic Law: Legislation.

Key facts

•Statement made by: Naftali Bennett
•Position: chairman of the Yachad party
•The statement was published on the social network X
•The repeal of four laws was promised
•Two Basic Laws were proposed
•The date stated in the source: October 21, 2026

What Bennett Declared

In a post on the social network X, Bennett listed the laws he intends to repeal: the law concerning the Judicial Selection Committee, the law concerning the attorney general, the law concerning the Police Internal Investigations Department, and the law concerning the media. He called them part of the “judicial coup.” This is a political promise, not a decision that has already been adopted by the Knesset.

Plans of a Constitutional Nature

Bennett stated that he would advance the Declaration of Independence as a Basic Law. Under his plan, it should become the preamble to Israel’s future constitution. In addition, he promised to enact Basic Law: Legislation in order to enshrine Israel’s character as a Jewish and democratic state.

What Was Not Included in the Announcement

The source does not provide the wording of the proposed changes, the timetables for discussing the bills, or information about whether the parliamentary majority required for their approval exists. The specific procedure for repealing each of the four laws is also not detailed. Therefore, the practical implementation of the announced plans has yet to be determined.

What this means for you

The statement itself does not currently change the rights and obligations of Israel’s residents: repealing existing provisions and enacting Basic Laws will require a legislative process in the Knesset. If the plans are implemented, they may affect the judicial appointment process, the status of the attorney general, the regulation of the Police Internal Investigations Department and the media, as well as the foundations of the state’s constitutional structure.

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