Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit
Attorney General Avichai MandelblitAmit Shabi/Flash90

The Knesset discussion on Sunday regarding passing the Regulation Law was cut short after the members decided to take a break in the middle.

The law was brought up by Education Minister Naftali Bennett (Jewish Home), who had earlier reminded the gathering of Prime MInister Netanyahu's orders that Likud ministers support the law.

Deputy Attorney General Avi Licht was also present, reminding the ministers of the possible consequences should the Regulation Law pass.

Licht also emphasized that Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit was against the law and said, "If the Regulation Law passes, there is no reason to ask the Israeli High Court for an extension on Amona."

Licht said Mandelblit does not believe the Knesset has the authority to pass the Regulation Law. Since Israel has not declared sovereignty over the area, the army's Civil Administration, not the laws of the State of Israel, rules in Judea and Samaria. This causes complications regarding land ownership.

After Licht's warnings, the ministers took a break from the meeting.

Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (both of Jewish Home) spoke with PM Netanyahu about the Regulation Law after Licht finished speaking.