Deputy Attorney General Condemns Israeli Government's Plan to Split Legal Adviser Role as Threat to Democracy

Gil Limon, Israel's Deputy Attorney General for Administrative Affairs, sharply criticized the government's fast-tracked bill to split the position of the Attorney General. Speaking at a legal advisers conference on July 7, 2026, Limon described the legislation as a radical step that undermines democratic safeguards and the rule of law. He warned that the public would lose a vital protection against arbitrary government actions, as the government seeks to relieve itself of the Attorney General's oversight role.

Limon emphasized that the bill is not primarily about the Attorney General's office but about the government removing a key mechanism that ensures lawful governance. He noted that the erosion of democratic guarantees has been ongoing for years and that this law would normalize such weakening. Limon called for continued professional, impartial cooperation among legal officials to uphold the rule of law within the executive branch.

The bill is currently being advanced rapidly by the coalition, sparking concern among legal professionals about its implications for democratic accountability and the protection of citizens' rights. Limon highlighted the importance of professional forums to discuss significant legal issues amid these changes.