MK Rothman Expels Deputy Attorney Gil Limon from Contentious Legal Reform Hearing

A heated confrontation erupted during a Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting on June 30, 2026, focused on the proposed split of the Attorney General's role in Israel. Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman sharply criticized the presence of six deputy attorneys from the Attorney General's office, accusing them of wasting time by delivering repetitive speeches opposing the reform. Rothman specifically targeted Deputy Attorney Gil Limon, who attempted to respond during the debate, ordering security to remove him from the session.

The dispute centers on a key judicial reform initiative promoted by the coalition, which seeks to separate the Attorney General's duties as government legal advisor from those as head of the prosecution. Supporters argue the current dual role creates conflicts of interest and weakens elected officials' governance, while the Attorney General's office warns the change threatens judicial independence and undermines legal oversight.

Tensions between Rothman and the Attorney General's office, particularly with Limon, have been ongoing throughout committee discussions. The dramatic expulsion underscored the deep divisions over the reform's implications for Israel's legal system and governance. The committee is expected to continue deliberations on the bill amid persistent disagreements.