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Israeli Coalition Advances Controversial Bill to Weaken Attorney General Ahead of Knesset Dissolution
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First reported by N12 · 1 day ago
What happened
Israel's coalition government is advancing a bill to weaken the Attorney General's authority just before the Knesset dissolves, amid political pressure and military criticism. The bill splits the Attorney General's role and limits government compliance with legal directives, sparking controversy over its impact on draft evasion enforcement.
- 01Israeli coalition pushes bill weakening Attorney General before Knesset dissolves.
- 02Bill splits Attorney General role into criminal prosecutor and government legal advisor.
- 03Controversy centers on limiting government's obligation to follow Attorney General's criminal directives.
- 04Defense Minister Katz pressured by Netanyahu's office to support draft-dodger arrest exemption.
- 05Netanyahu promised to attend vote but was absent; Speaker Ohana declined to oversee vote.
- 06IDF officials criticize bill for ignoring military needs and professional advice.
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