Attorney-General
High Court asks Levin whether he will advance PID appointments before election
Israeli courts have historically required governments to exercise greater restraint when making senior or long-term appointments that could bind the next government.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds controversial $1.8 b. anti-weaponization fund
High Court appears poised to strike down law freezing haredi draft enforcement
Government tells High Court draft arrests risk civil war, says case outcome 'known in advance'
A-G asks High Court to freeze law separating police investigations unit from prosecution
The A-G warned that the law would create a “political prosecution unit” capable of intimidating police officers, investigators, prosecutors and journalists.
A-G asks High Court to strike down 'discriminatory' haredi draft enforcement freeze
The law passed the Knesset on July 14. Justice Ofer Grosskopf froze it the following day and ordered the state and Knesset to explain why it should not be struck down.
Netanyahu, Elovitch lawyers press A-G to decide whether to drop Case 4000 bribery charge
Netanyahu and the Elovitches asked the attorney-general to clarify whether prosecutors will drop the Case 4000 bribery charge, saying the uncertainty is hindering the defense's preparations.
Ben-Gvir demands Baharav-Miara's removal to join Netanyahu's next coalition
Notably, Ben-Gvir's demand comes against the backdrop of prolonged clashes between Ben-Gvir and Baharav-Miara throughout the current government's term over a series of legal and policy issues.
Ben-Gvir uses position to politically influence Israel Police, attorney-general warns High Court
“There remain gaps - significant gaps - concerning the core principle of police independence from ministerial influence,” the update from the Attorney-General’s Office reads.
A-G warns outgoing government against irreversible decisions before elections
The attorney-general cited concerns identified in High Court rulings that a government operating during an election period may prioritize “narrow party interests” over the public interest.
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
The bill passed in its final second and third readings by a 65-51 vote and is considered to be one of the key pieces of legislation that the coalition has been pushing to pass.
MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting
The meeting had been on the topic of extending the terrorists' detentions, as well as the possibility of visitation rights for them.
Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls
MK Naama Lazimi called for a criminal investigation into Likud MK Nissim Vaturi, accusing him of incitement after he said she would fit in Hamas elections.
