Rothman Says Unfinished Agenda Will Continue in Current or Future Knessets

MK Simcha Rothman said on November 12 that efforts to advance changes left unfinished by the previous Knesset would continue in the current parliament or a future one. In a statement addressed to the Haaretz editorial board, he said he was flattered to be credited with a legacy at a young age, but would disappoint its editors. “What did not happen in the previous Knesset will happen in this Knesset or in future Knessets,” Rothman said. He argued that Israelis had experienced democracy and would not give it up. He also accused the editorial board of seeking to erase Israel’s national identity and said such efforts would face resistance from the public. In an earlier statement on November 9, Rothman described his work as outgoing chairman of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee as including oversight hearings, legislation and requests for information and data. He argued that political antagonism had led lawmakers to oppose changes they had previously proposed. In that November 9 statement, he said he would continue working in the current Knesset and in the future to make the justice system serve Israeli citizens. He argued that any government formed would have to continue changes to the justice system and said the work could be done together.