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Knesset Legal Counsel Defends Haredi Budget Transfers as Lawful and Routine

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First reported by Ynet · 33 minutes ago

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The Knesset's legal office defended budget transfers approved during the election period as lawful and routine, rejecting Supreme Court petitions. It affirmed the Speaker's authority to convene committees under special circumstances and highlighted adherence to established procedures and legal reviews. Only six of 13 requested transfers were approved after careful examination, underscoring parliamentary autonomy and separation of powers.

  • 01Knesset legal bureau rejects Supreme Court petitions against budget transfers during elections.
  • 02Transfers were approved legally, following established parliamentary procedures.
  • 03Speaker of the Knesset authorized committee meetings under special rules in election recess.
  • 04Only six of 13 requested budget transfers were approved after legal and governmental review.
  • 05Similar approvals occurred in previous Knesset election recesses, setting a precedent.
  • 06Legal bureau emphasizes separation of powers and parliamentary autonomy in internal affairs.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew25 minutes ago
Knesset Legal Counsel Defends Haredi Budget Transfers as Lawful and Routine
YnetCenter · Hebrew33 minutes ago
Knesset Legal Advisor Defends Budget Transfers Amid Election Recess

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