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Israeli Supreme Court Orders Netanyahu to Justify Not Replacing Acting PMO Director Steinmetz

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First reported by Channel 13 · 39 minutes ago

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The Israeli Supreme Court ordered Prime Minister Netanyahu to justify why he has not replaced Drorit Steinmetz as acting director-general of the Prime Minister's Office, following allegations of fraud against her. The State Attorney's Office ruled her term cannot be extended due to these suspicions, rejecting Netanyahu's request to appoint her permanently.

01The Supreme Court issued a conditional order against Netanyahu regarding Steinmetz's appointment.
02The Movement for Integrity petitioned to end Steinmetz's tenure as acting PMO director-general.
03Steinmetz is suspected of fraud and breach of trust linked to Minister May Golan.
04The State Attorney's Office ruled her term cannot be extended due to these allegations.
05Netanyahu's request to appoint Steinmetz permanently was denied.
06The court demands Netanyahu justify why no alternative acting director-general has been appointed.

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