Deputy Attorney General Criticizes Government's Plan to Split Legal Adviser Role as Undermining Democratic Safeguards

Deputy Attorney General for Administrative Affairs Gil Limon sharply criticized the Israeli government's fast-tracked legislation to split the role of the Attorney General. Speaking at a legal advisers conference on July 7, 2026, Limon described the bill as a radical step that erodes democratic guarantees protecting the rule of law. He warned that the public would lose a vital safeguard against arbitrary government actions if the law passes.

Limon emphasized that the bill's true focus is not the Attorney General alone but the government itself, which would be relieved of a key mechanism ensuring lawful conduct. He highlighted that this development is part of a longer process seen over recent years, where democratic checks and balances are being steadily weakened. Limon stated, "This is not theoretical; it is happening before our eyes in government meetings and will become normalized."

Concluding his remarks, Limon stressed the importance of maintaining professional, impartial, and lawful work among legal advisers to support government policy within legal boundaries. He underscored the value of professional cooperation as foundational to the rule of law in the executive branch and expressed support for ongoing professional forums addressing significant legal issues, including government subsidies.