Debate over archaeology amendment in Israel

ARCHAEOLOGY POLITICS IN ISRAEL AGAIN:

Archaeologists criticize new bill for 'politicizing' Israel Antiquities Authority
Sole vote against bill comes from MK Dov Khenin (Hadash), who charged that the bill's 'true purpose' was to make it easier to add a political appointee to the post..

By Nir Hasson and Jonathan Lis Tags: Israel archeology Knesset

The Knesset passed a bill in first reading on wednesday that would abolish a rule requiring the chairman of the Israel Antiquities Authority to be a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

The bill, which will now go to committee for further discussion, passed by a vote of 30-1. The sole vote against the bill came from MK Dov Khenin (Hadash ), who charged that the bill's "true purpose" was to make it easier to add a political appointee to the post.

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This debate has been going on since July. Background here and links.