Bill in Israeli parliament to stop Netanyahu reelection

A group of Israeli parliamentarians with the anti-Netanyahu camp have joined forces to try to pass a bill that would limit Israeli prime ministers to no more than two terms in office.

If signed into law, the legislation would set a de-facto term limit for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently serving his fourth term.

The bill was first proposed in 2014, but was thwarted by the Likud leadership in the last Knesset.

The legislation, which seeks to “prevent the degeneration and detachment” of Israel’s leaders, was re-submitted March 30 to the Knesset for a preliminary vote.

Michaeli’s bill argues that a two-term limit produces a stable government and encourages serving prime ministers to maintain a strong coalition by eliminating the option of rushing to new elections.

The bill considers any ruling of more than two terms as monarchy, according to Times of Israel.