Attorney General Nominee Hailed

Elyakim Rubinstein, who was nominated by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to replace the attorney general who resigned, was hailed as “Mr. Clean” by many across the political spectrum. Rubinstein, a 49-year-old Jerusalem court judge, served as Cabinet secretary under Netanyahu and the late Yitzhak Rabin. Cabinet approval is expected Wednesday. Atty. Gen. Roni Bar-On quit 12 hours after taking office. Police are investigating allegations that Bar-On’s appointment was part of a deal with Shas Party leader Aryeh Deri. Bar-On, Deri and Netanyahu have denied the charges.