Attorney-General
Knesset advances contentious bill to spilt role of attorney-general in first reading
If passed, the role of attorney-general would be divided between two separate officials, a move that current A-G Gali Baharav-Miara called "stage two of the judicial reform."
Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis
Attorney-General asks High Court to block Gofman appointment despite renewed committee approval
Second Authority chair, council members ask High Court to reject petitions against appointments
High Court presses Levin to advance district court appointments by Tuesday
Justices focus on Beersheba, Haifa courts as petitioners seek final order before election clock freezes Judicial Selection Committee.
Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading
The bill was approved by the committee in a unanimous vote, with nine in favor.
Declassified affidavit says Gofman denied approving intel. material transfer to Telegram channels
Declassified IDF affidavit shows Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman denied approving division intelligence sent to Telegram, key to High Court petitions on his appointment.
High Court orders classified Gofman affidavit transferred to relevant respondents
The court said the classified affidavit must be sent to cleared respondents before it decides how to proceed.
Gofman rejects A-G’s classified update in High Court Mossad appointment case
Gofman’s lawyer, Ohad Shalem, argued that the A-G's office repeatedly claimed to hold classified documents while, according to Gofman, those materials contained nothing relevant to the petitions.
MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - report
On Tuesday, Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Degel Hatorah faction, gave a green light to work toward dissolving the Knesset “as soon as possible.”
Ben-Gvir demands urgent action to expel illegal immigrants in southern Tel Aviv and beyond
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for urgent action to expel illegal immigrants from southern Tel Aviv, citing rising crime and security issues.
Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment
Prime Minister Netanyahu reprimanded outgoing Mossad head Barnea for sending a letter opposing Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief.
Levin-backed appointments bill advances despite warning from A-G it would politicize civil service
The bill, which would give ministers and the government far broader control, would apply to a long list of senior posts, including any post requiring government approval.
A-G tells High Court to cancel Second Authority appointments over serious legal flaws
The appointments include Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev as council chairwoman, attorney Kinneret Barashi, and Dr. Haim Shine as council members.
