Is a presidential system the solution to Israel's political deadlock?

Strategic consultant Yitzhak Zivan proposes transitioning Israel to a presidential system similar to France's, where an executive president is directly elected in two rounds and does not require the Knesset's confidence. According to him, this separation would prevent political extortion and allow the government to operate efficiently.

Strategic consultant Yitzhak Zivan proposed in an interview on the program "Israel This Morning" on Channel 14 that Israel transition to a presidential system similar to France's. Under the proposal, an executive president would be directly elected in two rounds, appoint ministers with Knesset approval but would not require the confidence of 61 Knesset members. Zivan distanced himself from the American model, which includes two houses of representatives. He called for lowering the electoral threshold to give expression to all strata of the people, and argued that separation of powers would prevent political extortion. Additionally, Zivan supported establishing a constitution and having Supreme Court judges elected by the entire Knesset, claiming that the perception that the Supreme Court is apolitical is a lie. Panel member Shneur supported changing the system, arguing that the current situation allows parties he claims support terrorism to decide the identity of the prime minister.