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New Legal Adviser Appointed Amid Netanyahu's Protests

3/17/2026

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The Central Elections Committee appointed attorney Yifat Siminovski as its new legal adviser, despite protests from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office alleging a procedural flaw.
The committee emphasized Siminovski's cyber and AI expertise as vital for upcoming elections.
Chairman Noam Sohlberg rejected Netanyahu's attempts to halt the appointment.
The committee will collaborate with the Shin Bet security service over AI's influence on elections.
Netanyahu's party actions indicate efforts to influence legal advisers and elections.

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The Central Elections Committee appointed attorney Yifat Siminovski as its new legal adviser, despite protests from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office alleging a procedural flaw.
The committee emphasized Siminovski's cyber and AI expertise as vital for upcoming elections.
Chairman Noam Sohlberg rejected Netanyahu's attempts to halt the appointment.
The committee will collaborate with the Shin Bet security service over AI's influence on elections.
Netanyahu's party actions indicate efforts to influence legal advisers and elections.