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Israel's Cabinet Moves to Bypass Legal Oversight Amid Controversy

1/26/2026

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Israeli cabinet, led by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, plans a resolution to bypass the Attorney General’s Office.
The plan would govern executive actions and legislation without Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, contradicting a High Court ruling.
Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon warns the move lacks legal basis and could enable unlawful actions during election year.
Opposition leaders and the Movement for Quality Government in Israel condemn the effort to circumvent oversight.

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Israeli cabinet, led by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, plans a resolution to bypass the Attorney General’s Office.
The plan would govern executive actions and legislation without Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, contradicting a High Court ruling.
Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon warns the move lacks legal basis and could enable unlawful actions during election year.
Opposition leaders and the Movement for Quality Government in Israel condemn the effort to circumvent oversight.