The bill to split the attorney general's role from the state prosecutor was approved by the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee during a stormy session, sending it to the plenum for second and third readings. The vote followed shouting and confrontations between lawmakers. A coalition source called it a 'historic day' that 'will not be canceled in any way,' according to reports.
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved the bill to split the attorney general's role from the state prosecutor on Sunday evening, sending it to the plenum for second and third readings. The committee's vote followed a stormy session that saw shouting and sharp confrontations between coalition and opposition lawmakers, as reported by N12 and KnessetTV.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, the approval came after hours of debate. The bill now heads to the Knesset plenum, where it will require a majority in two further votes to become law. A coalition source described the vote as a 'historic day' that 'will not be canceled in any way.'
The legislation, which would split the attorney general's current unified role and weaken the office's authority, has been a major political flashpoint. Opponents argue it undermines the independence of legal oversight, while the coalition says it will restore proper checks and balances. The bill's passage through committee marks a key milestone in the coalition's legislative agenda.
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