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Israeli Parliament Passes Controversial Law Severing Government Checks on Legal Adviser

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דווח לראשונה בNow 14 · Jul 15, 2026

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The Israeli Knesset passed a law that curtails the Government Legal Adviser's powers, provoking numerous Supreme Court petitions. This law is part of a broader judicial overhaul aimed at increasing political control over the judiciary. Critics warn it undermines democratic checks and balances by allowing the government to override legal advice and human rights protections.

01Israeli Knesset passed a law reducing the Government Legal Adviser's authority over legal and human rights matters.
02The law prevents the Legal Adviser from issuing binding opinions or presenting them to the Supreme Court.
03It politicizes the Legal Adviser's appointment and dismissal, removing current protections.
04The legislation is part of a broader judicial overhaul initiated in January 2023 by Justice Minister Yariv Levin.
05Critics argue the law enables government dictatorship by eliminating judicial checks on executive power.
06Multiple organizations and politicians have filed petitions to the Supreme Court to suspend the law.

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