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
Former police chiefs petition High Court to block Ben-Gvir’s role in police promotions
The petitioners argue that Ben-Gvir should be stripped of the authority to approve promotions for investigative officers.
Karhi orders staff to ignore A-G, in defiance of High Court injunction on firing
In response, Yair Lapid said his faction would file a complaint with police against the communications minister for incitement and sedition.
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.