Legislation10/20/2026

Bennett and Liberman's Parties Do Not Commit to Repealing the Law Concerning the Attorney General

The Beyachad party, led by Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party have not committed to repealing the law that weakens the role of the attorney general. The law was approved by the Knesset in July and is due to take effect after the elections.

Key facts

•Publication date: October 20, 2026
•Body that approved the law: the Knesset
•The law was approved in July
•Entry into force: after the elections
•The parties: Beyachad and Yisrael Beiteinu

The Position of the Two Parties

According to a report by Haaretz, both parties belong to Eisenkot's bloc, but they have not explicitly promised to repeal the law in the next Knesset. The reasons for this position are not provided in the source.

What the Law Provides

The report describes the law as one of the central components of the reforms being advanced by Benjamin Netanyahu's government. According to the newspaper's assessment, its implementation would mean the almost complete elimination of the attorney general's powers. The law's official name and a detailed list of the powers that would be changed are not specified in the source.

When the Changes Will Take Effect

The Knesset approved the law in July, but its entry into force was postponed until after the elections. The source does not specify the exact date on which the law will take effect and does not detail whether any attempts have been made to challenge it in court.

What this means for you

After the law takes effect, the role of the attorney general and the scope of the office's powers are expected to be reduced considerably. For residents of Israel, this may change the manner in which government decisions are subject to legal oversight and receive legal counsel, but the precise practical implications are not detailed in the source.

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