Knesset Finance Committee Nominee Sparks Conflict of Interest Debate

Her husband's firm represents major Israeli corporations across the banking, retail, energy, pharmaceutical, and infrastructure sectors, including Bank Leumi, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, Strauss Group, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Fox Group. The Finance Committee holds extensive powers over these industries, with responsibilities that include overseeing the state budget, approving tax legislation, and enacting economic reforms.

While Knesset members are not bound by the strict conflict-of-interest regulations that apply to the public sector, they must publicly declare personal interests during committee discussions and votes. Avisar Ben-Horin, who represents the B'Yachad faction, previously adhered to a conflict-of-interest agreement while serving as the Director-General of the Ministry of Communications from 2020 to 2023.

Following the nomination, Deputy Knesset Speaker Limor Son Har-Melech requested an immediate review of the appointment, citing concerns over the chairperson's power to set the committee's agenda. In response, the B'Yachad party defended the nomination, asserting that Avisar Ben-Horin will maintain high governance standards.