Finance Ministry Rebukes Knesset Legal Advisor Over Allegations of Public Servant Incitement
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First reported by Calcalist · 8 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Finance Ministry sharply criticized Knesset Legal Advisor Shagit Afik for unfounded accusations against ministry staff amid a 7 million shekel budget overrun by a new government authority. The ministry called Afik's claims inaccurate and bordering on incitement, urging a return to respectful cooperation. The budget issue remains unresolved in the Knesset Finance Committee, delaying coverage approval despite a solution to continue funding the authority's operations.
- 01Finance Ministry accuses Knesset legal advisor of inappropriate interference and incitement against public servants.
- 02Dispute arises over a 7 million shekel budget overrun by a new government authority.
- 03Budget Department acted promptly and requested additional funding from Knesset Finance Committee.
- 04No committee discussion occurred in nearly two months, reportedly due to legal advisor's position.
- 05Ministry stresses overruns are rare and insists on full coverage for continued funding.
- 06A solution was found to transfer budget funds to maintain the authority's operations despite disagreements.
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