MK Amit Halevi (Likud) said Tuesday the Attorney General holds excessive power and a dictatorial style, arguing the role must be split. He cited a law expected to pass in the coming days, according to reports.
MK Amit Halevi (Likud) on Tuesday called for splitting the Attorney General role, describing the current officeholder as wielding 'excessive power and a dictatorial style.' He said legislation to separate the advisory and prosecutorial functions is expected to pass in the coming days. The remarks add to a growing political push for the reform, which has spurred debate in the Knesset and among legal officials. No further details on the timeline were provided.
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