The Attorney General
High Court limits public attendance to trials after warning of ‘unprecedented disturbances'
The seven-justice panel addressed the growing disruption inside courtrooms ahead of one of the most politically explosive cases of the year: the government’s push to remove A-G Gali Baharav-Miara.
Attorney-general: Netanyahu government trying to rig dismissal process
Expanded High Court bench to hear petitions against A-G's firing next month
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
She warned that the hearing has devastating consequences for anyone who fills the role of attorney general in the future, as their hiring process will be subject to foreign and corrupt influences.
High Court: Gov't to respond within five days to interim orders in case against A-G
The Movement for Quality Government in Israel has argued to the Supreme Court that the government is attempting to enact policies targeting Baharav-Miara.
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.
