MK Gilad Kariv (Democrats) warned Monday night that if the bill to split the attorney general role passes, Israelis will be exposed to arbitrary government power. He directed his criticism at members of the 'National Right' faction who supported the bill. Deputy Knesset Speaker Michal Boskila (Likud) dismissed the criticism, calling the bill excellent and lamenting that it did not pass in full.
The exchange took place during a Knesset debate on the decision to split the bill regarding the Attorney General and State Prosecutor roles. MK Kariv's accusation targeted coalition members from the 'National Right' faction, who supported the proposal. Deputy Speaker Boskila, speaking in the debate, defended the legislation and expressed regret that the original bill did not pass in full. The discussion follows weeks of coalition efforts to advance the split of the attorney general's role into two separate positions — one for legal advice to the government and one for prosecution functions. The bill's supporters argue the current concentration of power is excessive; opponents warn it undermines legal oversight. The bill has been divided into separate legislative tracks, with committee discussions expected in the coming days.
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