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Knesset Committee Chair Halts Sessions Over Justice Ministry Absences, Vows No Law Advancement

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First reported by Srugim · 3 hours ago

What happened

Knesset Constitution Committee Chair Smotrich stopped two meetings after Justice Ministry officials skipped both, threatening to block their legislation until they explain their absence. The sessions involved urgent disciplinary law and detention extensions for Gaza terrorists.

  • 01Justice Ministry officials missed two consecutive Knesset committee meetings chaired by Smotrich.
  • 02The first meeting concerned urgent disciplinary procedure legislation linked to attorney Roy Kahlon.
  • 03The second meeting discussed extending detention and legal restrictions on terrorists from the October 7 Gaza attack.
  • 04Smotrich halted both sessions and demanded explanations for the absences.
  • 05He vowed no Justice Ministry laws would advance until they appear and justify their no-shows.
  • 06The committee will not resume discussions without the Justice Ministry's legal advisors present.

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People
OrganizationsJustice Ministry, Knesset Constitution Committee, Knesset
PlacesGaza

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Knesset Committee Chair Halts Sessions Over Justice Ministry Absences, Vows No Law Advancement
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
MK Rotman Halts Terrorist Detention Law Talks Over Justice Ministry Absence
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
MK Rotman Halts Legislation Over Justice Ministry's Absence in Knesset Committee

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