Law to split the Attorney General's role approved for second and third readings, Kariv: "We will petition the High Court of Justice"
In the Constitution Committee, the law to split the role of the Attorney General was approved today. Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman argued in the discussion: "This law, contrary to the hasty declarations, will not be…
Assessment
A bill splitting the role of the Attorney General has advanced through committee, clearing the path for final Knesset votes. The legislation's supporters see it as durable enough to withstand future governments, while opposition figures signal an immediate Supreme Court challenge. The coming days will show whether the coalition can pass the bill without last-minute defections, and how the High Court responds to an expected petition against the law's content or legislative process.