To address this issue, the proposed bill would allow the Justice Minister to appoint an external prosecutor.
CEOs’ praise for Baharav-Miara raises questions about democracy and governance.
Among the attorney-general’s responsibilities are providing legal advice to the government, representing the government in petitions against it, and overseeing the state prosecution apparatus.
At this point, Netanyahu has not sought private legal representation.
14 out of the government’s 33 ministers have already signed the letter. If over half of the ministers sign, Government Secretary Adv. Yossi Fuchs must bring up the proposal in the government plenum.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara is set to depart for a 20-day stay in Miami, coinciding with his scheduled testimony in the ongoing 1000 case.
The question is not whether Israel agrees with the decision but rather how it will deal with the consequences, which could be serious.
The National Security Minister denied all wrongdoings as police continue to investigate firearm license irregularities.
Trump named Bondi, who served as Florida attorney general from 2011 to 2019, on Thursday, and her confirmation is expected to face fewer hurdles.
Pam Bondi, Trump's new nominee for Attorney-General following Matt Gaetz's resignation, is a well-known pro-Israel figure who has previously called Israel "America's most important ally."