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Israeli Lawmaker Clashes With Legal Advisor Over Splitting Attorney General Role
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First reported by Calcalist · 4 hours ago
What happened
Israeli MK Simcha Rothman and government legal advisor Dr. Gur Blay clashed over a bill to split the Attorney General's role, with Rothman calling the current position a "dictatorship" and Blay warning it would harm legal oversight and rights. The bill passed its first reading and is set for further approval before elections.
- 01The Knesset committee debated a bill to split the Attorney General's role in Israel.
- 02Legal advisor Dr. Gur Blay warned the bill would weaken legal oversight and checks and balances.
- 03MK Simcha Rothman called the current Attorney General a "ruthless dictator" and supported the split.
- 04The bill passed its first reading and is expected to be finalized before upcoming elections.
- 05Rothman denied the bill was designed to benefit the current Attorney General.
- 06Experts cited warn absolute power in the role leads to corruption and institutional harm.
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