Israeli Constitution Committee Approves Splitting Attorney General Role in Second and Third Readings

On Sunday, the Israeli Constitution Committee approved in its second and third readings a bill to split the position of the Attorney General. The bill, spearheaded by committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman, aims to separate the legal advisory and prosecution roles currently held by a single Attorney General. Key provisions retained in the legislation include allowing the government to have separate representation in the Supreme Court, preventing the Attorney General from representing the government in her own name, and enabling the government to reject legal opinions issued by the Attorney General's office. Furthermore, the bill expands the oversight powers of the Minister of Justice over the Attorney General. The committee also discussed a proposal to establish a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7, with a tentative date set for January 19, 2026.