Israel: Minister Smotrich unveils plan to control judicial appointments

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces a reform plan to appoint an attorney general and state prosecutor aligned with his coalition.

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The measure aims to curb High Court petitions and expand political appointments.

Opponents denounce it as a judicial coup attempt and an attack on judicial independence.

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