Attorney-General
Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent US attorney-general
Trump said he plans to nominate acting Attorney-General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Justice Department, making his former personal lawyer the top US law enforcement officer.
Knesset passes first reading of controversial bill to split attorney-general's role - explainer
Knesset advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general in first reading
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
The petitions challenge Gofman’s appointment over the Ori Elmakayes affair, centering on claims that Elmakayes, then a minor, was used in 2022 by the IDF as part of an influence effort under Gofman.
Second Authority chair, council members ask High Court to reject petitions against appointments
Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev and council members argued that petitions against their appointments are politically driven and legally unfounded.
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.
