The Attorney General
Expanded High Court bench to hear petitions against A-G's firing next month
The petitioners argue that this process circumvented all of the oversight mechanisms in place, and served to target the independence of the legal advisery, turning it political.
The escalating political crisis between Baharav-Miara, Netanyahu - analysis
A-G Baharav-Miara: Dismissal hearing part of 'political deal' aimed at ensuring gov't's survival
High Court: Gov't to respond within five days to interim orders in case against A-G
Israeli gov't pushing through dismissal of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara
The move comes amid what Levin described as an "unprecedented crisis of trust" between the attorney-general and the government.
Gov’t committee greenlights controversial media reform bill
The bill now heads to the Knesset plenum to begin its legislative process, which will likely take months.
Attorneys defend A-G's role as gatekeeper of democracy amid vote of no confidence
The "challenging situation" in which the Jewish State has found itself has compelled the Attorney-General to effectuate her role as gatekeeper, the letter noted.
Israelis protest in droves as gov't moves to dismiss attorney-general
Protests originally broke out last week after Netanyahu announced his intention to advance the firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.
NGO petitions high court to block Netanyahu’s move to fire Shin Bet chief
"The prime minister’s decision to bring Bar’s dismissal to a government vote constitutes a severe conflict of interest and a blatant violation of proper administrative conduct," the petition stated.
A-G to Defense Minister: IDF recruitment goals are not being met
Baharav-Miara added that the government must act against individuals who evade draft.
Knesset committee readies bill which would grant quasi-total immunity to MKs
The bill, proposed by Likud MK Tally Gotliv, allows for the lifting of criminal immunity granted to MKs with the approval of a 90-MK majority.
High Court rules Levin must convene Judicial Selection Committee Sunday
Earlier on Friday, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara penned a letter to Levin, calling on him to convene the committee.
Knesset passes 'symbolic' proposal to remove A-G, opposition storms out
The motion is identical to the one brought last week, which the opposition struck down after conducting a parliamentary maneuver.
TLV District Attorney’s Office indicts lawyer for stealing over 2.1 million shekels
Attorney Kinneret Zelda Shamir Mesika allegedly received funds from buyers during a property transaction but kept the money for herself instead of transferring it to the seller.
Gov’t again defies A-G, aims to continue subsidies for draft-age haredim
Daycare subsidies are economic incentive for ultra-Orthodox men to continue yeshiva despite legal requirement to enlist.
