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Threats Emerge in Knesset Amid Attorney General Controversy

By Drooid · Dec 9, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC · How we work

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In a Knesset discussion on a bill to split the attorney general's role, Likud MK Moshe Saada appeared to threaten Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon.
Saada's comments referenced former military officials, implying Limon could face similar consequences.
The dispute comes as attempts to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara continue, with Labor MK Naama Lazimi condemning the remarks as a "mafia threat" and committee chair Simcha Rothman silencing Lazimi during the debate.

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In a Knesset discussion on a bill to split the attorney general's role, Likud MK Moshe Saada appeared to threaten Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon.
Saada's comments referenced former military officials, implying Limon could face similar consequences.
The dispute comes as attempts to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara continue, with Labor MK Naama Lazimi condemning the remarks as a "mafia threat" and committee chair Simcha Rothman silencing Lazimi during the debate.