Bill advancing government dismissal of top officials passes preliminary Knesset vote

The Knesset approved in a preliminary reading a bill that would allow the elected government to fire the Mossad director, the attorney general, the police commissioner, and other senior officials, according to Israeli media. The legislation, advanced by MK Dvir J'barra, now moves to committee debate.

2 developments

1. 15:05 · 10 JunLatest

   The bill passed its preliminary Knesset vote and moves to committee debate.

2. 14:59 · 10 Jun

   Israel advances bill to allow elected government to fire attorney general, IDF chief, top officials

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