Israeli Coalition Accelerates Legislation Including Attorney General Role Split and Torah Study Law

The Israeli coalition is intensifying efforts to pass key legislation before the Knesset enters an election period, during which non-consensual bills cannot advance. Following a deal with ultra-Orthodox parties, the coalition is pushing forward with splitting the role of the Attorney General. Smotrich Committee Chair Simcha Rothman announced plans to divide the bill, retaining provisions that allow the government separate representation in the Supreme Court, prevent the Attorney General from representing the government in her name, and enable the government to reject legal opinions. Additionally, the Justice Minister's oversight of the Attorney General will be expanded.

The coalition has about two weeks to finalize these measures. This week, the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee aims to pass a bill ending the detention of draft-dodging ultra-Orthodox individuals, followed by a Knesset vote. Concurrently, the Knesset Committee is scheduled for three days of discussions on the Basic Law: Torah Study, ahead of its second and third readings to complete the legislative process.

Other legislative initiatives include the Communications Law led by Minister Shlomo Karhi, which is expected to conclude committee discussions soon and move to a plenary vote. The coalition is also fast-tracking the repeal of Matan Kahana's kosher certification reform in the Public Enterprises Committee. Additionally, a bill to establish an investigative committee, spearheaded by MK Ariel Kallner, is set for its first reading after ultra-Orthodox parties ended their boycott.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of these legislative efforts during a press conference following the Lebanon agreement on June 27, 2026, highlighting the coalition's race against time to deliver on agreements before the election freeze period begins.