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Netanyahu Faces Pressure Amid Controversial Appointment Inquiry

7/29/2025

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Likud MKs are pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu to postpone Hanoch Milwidsky's appointment as investigations into rape and sexual abuse unfold. They label the inquiry a "witch hunt" by the Attorney General, igniting a fierce debate about the party's handling of grave allegations that have shaken Israel just 48 hours after they emerged.

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Likud MKs are pressuring Prime Minister Netanyahu to postpone Hanoch Milwidsky's appointment as investigations into rape and sexual abuse unfold. They label the inquiry a "witch hunt" by the Attorney General, igniting a fierce debate about the party's handling of grave allegations that have shaken Israel just 48 hours after they emerged.