Yariv Levin
High Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president as appointments stall
The hearing was held in response to a petition by the Zulat Institute, which is seeking an order compelling Levin to engage with Amit in order to advance routine appointments within the judiciary.
UN Security Council calls urgent meeting to discuss recent Israeli West Bank policies
UN Chief Guterres condemns Gov't decision to reopen land registry in West Bank, calling it illegal
High Court orders Levin to justify refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee
Israeli gov't votes no-confidence on motion against A-G Gali Baharav-Miara
Baharav-Miara was absent from the meeting and accused the government of attempting to place itself above the law.
Gov't to vote on Levin's motion of no confidence in A-G in coming weeks
The bill that will reconfigure the Judicial Selection Committee is set to advance.
Israeli universities vow to strike if Netanyahu's government fires A-G
“We, presidents of the universities signed below, hereby warn against an unprecedented threat to the rule of law in Israel if the attorney-general is fired,” the letter began.
Grapevine March 9, 2025: Ironic timing
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Who is A-G Baharav-Miara, and why does gov’t want to fire her? - exclusive
The Jerusalem Post has spoken to a variety of top sources close to the key players over the years and, more recently, on both sides of the issue to try to paint a picture.
Levin’s accusations against A-G are a roadmap of gov't’s own failures - analysis
Levin's letter shows the government repeatedly attempted to bypass legal requirements or Supreme Court rulings, with the A-G often serving as the only barrier.
Move to oust A-G 'threat to Israeli democracy,' former A-G Mandelblit says - KAN
On Wednesday, Justic Minister Yariv Levin argued that Baharav-Miara has used her power to serve as a “long arm of the opposition” to the government.
Sa'ar, Smotrich praise justice minister's decision to remove A-G from position
“She has become a full-fledged political player who systematically works against the government with the transparent goal of bringing it down," Sa'ar wrote.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin moves to oust A-G, sparking fierce backlash
Members of the opposition and a number of NGOs argued the move was a continuation of the government’s attempts to erode Israeli democracy.
Levin-Sa’ar compromise politicizes judicial selection process, A-G says
A-G warns that the proposed judicial selection reform prioritizes politics over professionalism, risking judicial independence and altering the balance of Israel’s legal system.
