Attorney-General

US antisemitism task force to meet leadership of four major cities

The US Antisemitism Task Force is pressing city leaders to address discrimination in schools, as federal scrutiny over rising antisemitism intensifies.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Sa’ar, haredi parties initially silent on firing of Bar

Gideon Sa’ar stays silent as Netanyahu moves to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, amid coalition divisions and legal concerns over the decision’s timing and motivations.

Netanyahu's Likud gains support, but Naftali Bennett still leads in new poll

Latest polling shows Likud’s rise, Bennett’s strong support, and deep divisions on war policy and the haredi draft law.

By MOSHE COHEN
14/03/2025
High Court of Justice prepares for hearing on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can form the

High Court hears arguments over civil service commissioner appointment as deadline nears

The hearing was live-streamed on the court’s website, a rare occurrence reserved for cases usually with constitutional aspects.

Gov't to vote on Levin's motion of no confidence in A-G in coming weeks

The bill that will reconfigure the Judicial Selection Committee is set to advance.

Israeli universities vow to strike if Netanyahu's government fires A-G

“We, presidents of the universities signed below, hereby warn against an unprecedented threat to the rule of law in Israel if the attorney-general is fired,” the letter began.

Who is A-G Baharav-Miara, and why does gov’t want to fire her?

The Jerusalem Post has spoken to a variety of top sources close to the key players over the years and, more recently, on both sides of the issue to try to paint a picture.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Levin’s accusations against A-G are a roadmap of gov't’s own failures

Levin's letter shows the government repeatedly attempted to bypass legal requirements or Supreme Court rulings, with the A-G often serving as the only barrier.

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

Move to oust A-G 'threat to Israeli democracy,' former A-G Mandelblit says

On Wednesday, Justic Minister Yariv Levin argued that Baharav-Miara has used her power to serve as a “long arm of the opposition” to the government.

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