Normally, a request for immunity would need to be approved by the parliament’s House Committee and then submitted to a full vote. The opposition Blue and White party said it will seek to form the House Committee before the March election to take up the question of immunity. He can also use the office to grant political favours to allies who agree to vote in favour of immunity. An opinion poll conducted this week by the iPanel and Midgam research firms found that 51% of respondents oppose granting Netanyahu immunity, with 33% in favour. The three parties held several rounds of talks after September’s vote, but were unable to reach an agreement on a power-sharing deal.

Source: thestar January 01, 2020 18:23 UTC