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Netanyahu's Controversial Appointment Sparks Civil Service Crisis

1/6/2025

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stirred controversy by appointing Roi Kahlon as the interim Civil Service commissioner, despite Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's assertion of his unqualification. This bold move intensifies the rift between Netanyahu and the attorney-general, prompting critics to voice concerns over the integrity of the civil service and demand a qualified permanent commissioner.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stirred controversy by appointing Roi Kahlon as the interim Civil Service commissioner, despite Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's assertion of his unqualification. This bold move intensifies the rift between Netanyahu and the attorney-general, prompting critics to voice concerns over the integrity of the civil service and demand a qualified permanent commissioner.