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Rothman Says Election Fairness Is Impossible With a Non-Objective Attorney General
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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Knesset Constitution Committee chair Simcha Rothman accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of political bias during a debate on splitting the attorney general’s role. MK Karin Elharrar said the plan would give the coalition greater control over legal oversight of elections. Rothman also attacked the Bennett-Lapid government over election-period decisions on the IDF chief of staff and a diplomatic agreement.
- 01Rothman said fair elections are impossible with a politically biased attorney general.
- 02He argued Baharav-Miara should not handle election issues in the coming campaign.
- 03Elharrar said the coalition wants control over legal warnings on improper election conduct.
- 04Rothman proposed the deputy attorney general should provide election legal advice.
- 05He also criticized Bennett-Lapid government decisions made during previous election periods.
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