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Rothman Faces Protest at Tel Aviv University Amid Fierce Debate Over Attorney General Bill
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Simcha Rothman was met by a protest at Tel Aviv University while attending a debate with Dr. Ronit Levine-Schnur. The same day, his proposed bill to split the attorney general’s powers was debated amid sharp political criticism and is already through first reading.
- 01Dozens protested Rothman’s visit to Tel Aviv University with drums and megaphones.
- 02Witnesses said demonstrators shouted “Murderer!” and “1,200 dead!” at him.
- 03Rothman called the protesters an “anti-democratic mob” and said they would not silence him.
- 04His bill would split the attorney general’s role and weaken the binding force of legal advice.
- 05The proposal has passed first reading and was discussed in a tense Knesset committee session.
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