Minister Silman Claims Change Government Acted Freely Without Attorney General Interference

Minister Idit Silman contrasted the current right-wing government with the previous Change Government in an interview on Galei Israel radio. She stated that during the Change Government, they acted as they wished without restrictions from the Attorney General, who did not oppose or limit government actions. Silman criticized the current Attorney General as a political player who oversteps her authority, claiming she and Judge Yitzhak Amit impose themselves above all others, acting contrary to law and authority.

The article also notes recent legal developments involving the Attorney General and the police. Last week, the Attorney General requested the Supreme Court to issue an interim injunction to freeze the implementation of a government law restructuring the Police Investigations Department. The request argued that appointing members to the new unit during the election period, after the Knesset dissolved on July 16, could cause irreversible damage even if the law is later repealed. The Attorney General warned that the current government might unduly influence appointments for years through this process.

Silman's remarks and the Attorney General's legal actions highlight ongoing tensions between the government and legal authorities over the balance of power and the rule of law in Israel.