Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading
The bill was approved by the committee in a unanimous vote, with nine in favor.
Assessment
The Knesset panel's unanimous committee vote signals strong coalition support for a bill that would fundamentally restructure Israel's legal oversight. Splitting the attorney-general role could shift power dynamics between the government and the judiciary. The next stage is the first reading in the full Knesset, where opposition and public debate will intensify.