Knesset passes first reading of bill to split attorney general role
The Knesset voted 65-47 early Tuesday morning to advance legislation that would split the attorney general role into two positions. The bill will return to the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee for further deliberations before additional readings.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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Jerusalem Post
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Times of Israel frames the bill as part of a long-running battle to weaken checks on executive power. Jerusalem Post presents it as a measure to prevent concentration of power and quotes Baharav-Miara's warning about stage two of the judicial reform.
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“Legislation to split and weaken role of attorney general passes first Knesset reading”
“Bill that would split role of attorney-general passes first Knesset reading”
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