The Knesset committee in Israel plans to re-establish a special committee to reconsider a controversial bill that seeks to amend the Basic Law governing the government. This amendment would effectively prevent the Supreme Court from exercising judicial oversight over the appointment of ministers. Dubbed "Law Deri 2", the initiative aims especially to secure the position of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who is facing legal challenges that call for his dismissal from office. Originally intended to enable the reinstatement of Shas party leader Aryeh Deri to ministerial roles following a Supreme Court ruling against his appointment three years ago, this bill exemplifies the ongoing tensions between the government and the judiciary in Israel.

The proposed law has already passed its first reading in 2023 and is considered part of a broader judicial overhaul effort. It is now being revisited due to demands from legal advisers within the government. The motivation behind this legislation is clear: it seeks to bolster the tenure of Itamar Ben Gvir, ensuring that the future judicial rulings do not interfere with his current office. This reflects the government's intent to solidify its hold on controversial ministerial positions amid rising legal challenges.

Furthermore, this legislative effort is also politically strategic for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces ongoing legal proceedings that limit his capacity to control ministerial appointments. Following the exit of the Shas and United Torah Judaism parties from the government, Netanyahu's role has shifted to assume responsibilities that were previously assigned to the Interior Minister. However, the withdrawal of the ultra-Orthodox parties has complicated these dynamics, as their boycott requires parliamentary approval for transferring certain powers, thus adding further complexity to the legislation's prospects and implications on the current government stability.