Knesset passes law to weaken role of Israel's attorney-general
The bill passed in its final second and third readings with 65 lawmakers in favor and 51 against
Assessment
The Knesset's approval of a law curtailing the attorney-general's authority shifts power from an independent legal watchdog to elected officials. The narrow margin, 65 to 51, signals deep political division over checks on executive power. Next steps include legal petitions and potential implementation delays.