"Netanyahu's Pledge to Attorney General Raises Concerns of Economic and Political Fallout"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he will not replace the country's attorney general, despite passing a controversial law that grants his government unchecked powers over senior appointments. The law has sparked widespread protests over concerns about the erosion of democratic separation of powers. Netanyahu also expressed his intention to reappoint a convicted tax felon to a senior government position, taking advantage of the new legislation. The Supreme Court is set to hear legal challenges to the law, and there are concerns about its impact on national security and military readiness.