The panel of judges deliberating on petitions for and against the method of appointing the next Shin Bet chief is divided regarding the position of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. Justice Alex Stein said, "The Prime Minister is allowed to disagree with the Attorney General's legal opinion, according to the Shamgar Commission report." Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit disagreed, adding: "I do not agree. If every minister sets their own rules, we will convene for discussions here every day." Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz joined Justice Stein's position, saying that "there is a toolbox to deal with the conflict of interest issue." According to her, "Denying the authority granted to the Prime Minister by law should be the last resort."
Differences of opinion among judges regarding Attorney General's position
Netael Bandel|
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