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
Levin-backed appointments bill advances despite warning from A-G it would politicize civil service
The bill, which would give ministers and the government far broader control, would apply to a long list of senior posts, including any post requiring government approval.
A-G tells High Court to cancel Second Authority appointments over serious legal flaws
The appointments include Dr. Yifat Ben Hay-Segev as council chairwoman, attorney Kinneret Barashi, and Dr. Haim Shine as council members.
A-G moves to press criminal charges against Israel Prison Service commissioner
Ben-Gvir said the attorney-general was "a criminal," "ousted," and "anti-democratic," and accused her of acting against Israel's best interests by attempting to "frame" Yaakobi.
Ben-Gvir to promote senior police officer Ruti Hauslich on court recommendation
He has also requested that the A-G express her position regarding “someone who impersonates and uses a title that was not given to them in the Knesset."
Ben-Gvir asks High Court to clarify A-G’s role after interim ruling in police case
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara’s office of trying to broaden last week’s interim ruling in the ongoing case.
Education Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren
In the video, one of the individuals can be heard shouting at the gate that they are a teacher, before blaming Kisch for the Iranian attack, and that "these missiles are your fault! Protect me!"
US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, US media says
According to US media reports, Trump had recently floated the idea of replacing Bondi with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.
Opposition mistakenly approves millions to haredi institutions, A-G halts transfer
The allocations to haredi institutions had previously been blocked by legal advisors, with some opposition lawmakers issuing apologies for the mistake.
Netanyahu violated Second Authority appointment conflict-of-interest arrangement, Deputy A-G says
Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.
High Court hears petitions over Comms. Minister Karhi's handling of KAN council
At the center of the hearing are petitions challenging steps Karhi took, and, in some cases, failed to take, that critics say helped leave KAN’s council without a quorum and unable to function fully.
