Attorney-General
The case of Israel's attorney-general: Why the role exists - and should it be changed?
LEGAL AFFAIRS: Experts weigh in on the importance of the role of the attorney general in the Israeli legal system, and debate Gali Baharav-Miara's interpretation of the role.
High Court ruling on Shin Bet head may trigger Israel's descent into lawlessness - opinion
Trump’s DOJ shuts down Epstein theories, declares death suicide
A-G: Turning my firing process political is illegal, opens door to political deals
Judges grant gov’t, A-G until Tuesday for responses on Zini appointment
Supreme Court Justice granted the government and the Attorney-General's office until Tuesday to reach a compromise on Netanyahu's proposal to appoint Zini as head of the Shin Bet.
Gov't, A-G have until Sunday to compromise on new Shin Bet head Zini's appointment
The judges intended to clarify whether to uphold, change, or reject an advisory opinion based on the AG's opinion regarding Netanyahu's potential conflict of interest in hiring Zini.
MK Vaturi asks Trump to impose sanctions on A-G Baharav-Miara
"I think it's appropriate to impose sanctions on anyone trying to carry out a coup in a country that is a very close ally of the US," Vaturi said.
Aharon Barak attempted to arbitrate in Netanyahu trial four times, law professor claims
“I'm in favor of an agreement with Netanyahu. It doesn't matter whether it's a pardon or a plea deal—what matters is that we reach an agreement."
A-G defends decision to block Netanyahu’s Shin Bet appointment
In her submission, the attorney-general argued that the High Court previously found Netanyahu has a personal interest in the Qatargate and classified documents cases.
Netanyahu: Delaying Zini appointment as Shin Bet chief is ‘disconnected’ from national needs
Then-Shin Bet head Ronen Bar’s resignation came into effect on June 15, enabling Netanyahu to appoint Bar’s deputy, known as “S”, as interim Shin-Bet head for one month.
Police must cancel directive limiting international media live footage, nonprofit argues to A-G
This directive mostly targets foreign media journalists, was issued without authority, undermines essential rights, and is illegal, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel argued.
Israel faces immediate threat, Operation Rising Lion was last resort, Gilad Noam tells UNSC
“Israel faced an existential and immediate threat, one that Iran intended to carry out. Israel had no choice but to act at this crucial moment, the last window of opportunity," Noam stated.
MQG files to Supreme Court against gov’t decision on A-G dismissal
MQG said the decision was “made in an expedited process of less than a week without any factual basis.”
Legal experts decry minister's illegal move in summoning A-G for arraignment
Baharav-Miara has been blamed for intentionally issuing restrictive legal opinions in order to trip up and eventually topple the government.
Dismissal of A-G illegal, unfounded, and sets dangerous precedent, deputy says
Limon submitted an advisory opinion just a few hours before the government decided to proceed with the A-G's dismissal.
