Israel Politics
Gideon Sa'ar welcomes Syria's participation in EU-Middle East Meeting
"We welcome the participation of the Syrian minister. We will be together in the same meeting. Let's see what will happen," Saar told reporters ahead of Monday's meeting.
Odeh impeachment fails as haredi party, opposition MKs abstain
United Torah Judaism announces decision to quit gov't, coalition
Qatargate investigation: Urich will appear for pre indictment hearing - lawyers
Arye Deri denies telling Shas MKs to prepare to leave gov't coalition in coming days
Israel's public broadcaster KAN News reported the claim earlier on Sunday evening, but it was later denied by a spokesperson from Deri's office.
A-G considering filing criminal charges against IPS chief connected to ethics, integrity issues
Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi is suspected of informing a police officer of an undercover investigation into his activities.
Ayman Odeh to be impeached? Deciding vote on Hadash-Ta’al chairman scheduled for Monday
Haredi MKs from UTJ said they would decide on their vote in a party meeting. Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid said that Odeh "clearly crossed a line."
Lapid's Yesh Atid initiates process to dissolve Knesset, send Israel to elections
The party will need the signatures of at least 61 MKs in order to file a request to Knesset Speaker MK Amir Ohana to approve the new proposal.
Ministers advance bill to allow Israeli gov't sweeping power to fire top public service officials
The proposal will now head to the Knesset for preliminary voting, but is unlikely to proceed prior to the approximately three-month summer recess set to begin on July 27.
National security or freedom of speech? High Court to hear arguments on Al Jazeera Law
Civil rights, some opposition MKs, and legal experts warned during the legislative process that the law could create a “chilling effect” and deter outlets from reporting freely in Israel.
High Court rejects petition, A-G summons set for Monday as dismissal efforts ramp up
Ministers leading the ministerial committee set to convene tomorrow called the situation where the government’s own legal representative opposition “absurd.”
The case of Israel's attorney-general: Why the role exists - and should it be changed?
LEGAL AFFAIRS: Experts weigh in on the importance of the role of the attorney general in the Israeli legal system, and debate Gali Baharav-Miara's interpretation of the role.
Netanyahu shared top-secret Iran strike details with MK Gafni to prevent gov't collapse - NYT
According to the New York Times, Netanyahu revealed details of Operation Rising Lion with Gafni, who lacked security clearance, so that he would oppose a bill to bring about elections.
Strategy over spectacle: The message behind Netanyahu's low-key, high-stakes US visit
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's quiet trip to Washington proves that the two were meeting for impact, not optics.
