Israel’s Supreme Court Delays Controversial Incapacitation Law, Affecting Netanyahu’s Tenure
Israel’s Supreme Court on Wednesday voted 6-5 to postpone the activation of the contentious “Incapacitation Law” until after the nation’s next elections. The law, initially passed by the Knesset in March 2023, is part of a broader government initiative to reform Israel’s judicial system. It specifically aims to shield Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from being declared unfit for office by the attorney general due to conflicts of interest.
This delay marks a significant moment in Israeli politics, as it impacts Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving leader, who is concurrently embroiled in a criminal trial encompassing three separate corruption cases. The Knesset, largely influenced by Netanyahu’s far-right coalition, had advocated for the law as a protective measure for the prime minister.
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However, the Supreme Court’s decision to delay the law’s activation means that Netanyahu will not immediately benefit from its provisions. The next general elections in Israel must take place by October 2026, though they could take place sooner.
Netanyahu has yet to comment on the Supreme Court’s ruling.
