Attorney-General
Knesset advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general in first reading
If passed, the role of attorney-general would be divided between two separate officials, a move that current A-G Gali Baharav-Miara called "stage two of the judicial reform."
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
Second Authority chair, council members ask High Court to reject petitions against appointments
Gov’t failing to sanction haredi draft dodgers, says A-G
Legally, part of the issue is that there is no set categorical distinction for haredim in the matter of military conscription, as it is a blanket requirement.
High Court blocks govt. decision to fire A-G, draws cabinet ire
The decision still has to pass a judicial review, so Baharav-Miara has not officially been ousted from her role.
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A-G: Gov't dismissal of chief prosecutor while PM on criminal trial is illegal
The government is slated today to push through a final vote to dismiss Baharav-Miara. What will likely happen next is that the High Court of Justice will provide a judicial review of the decision.
IDF intercepts rocket launched from Yemen, sirens sound in central Israel
Hostage families prepare to launch flotilla to Gaza • Outgoing FADC chair Edelstein reveals conscription law draft • Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal
'We can't allow it': Thousands gather in Tel Aviv protesting A-G Baharav-Miara’s possible dismissal
Demonstrators gathered to support the attorney-general and call the government's decision a “political and illegal attempt to remove her by those seeking to dismantle Israeli democracy.”
Israel moves to fire Attorney-General Baharav-Miara, igniting legal, political storm
The decision will require judicial review and thus not take effect immediately.
IDF preparing to intensify clampdown on haredi draft dodgers - N12
The IDF has sent out 80,000 draft orders to haredi men and is preparing for large-scale arrest operations nationwide, in coordination with the Israel Police.
Gov't explains ministerial committee to fire A-G: Current legal framework left us no choice
The position comes after the justice minister failed to fill committee positions to dismiss Baharav-Miara.
Likud claims Milwidsky investigation ‘witchhunt’ led by A-G, MKs’ call to prevent appointment
The Likud statement claimed that the reasoning for opening the investigation against Milwidsky was largely due to this timing.
