In her letter to the committee, Baharav-Miara wrote that the hearing was based on an illegal government decision that is laden with foreign influences.
Baharav-Miara called the hearing for her dismissal a “sham” with a “predetermined outcome” and said her presence would only lend legitimacy to a process that violates decades of legal precedent.
She warned that the hearing has devastating consequences for anyone who fills the role of attorney general in the future, as their hiring process will be subject to foreign and corrupt influences.
Israel Prison Service Chief Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi is suspected of informing a police officer of an undercover investigation into his activities.
Under the decision, the incoming Shin Bet director will be barred from involvement in the “Qatargate” investigation until the matter is resolved by Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Ministers leading the ministerial committee set to convene tomorrow called the situation where the government’s own legal representative opposition “absurd.”
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.
Baharav-Miara argued that to investigate Channel 13 reporter Aviad Glickman would infringe on freedom of the press, while Ben-Gvir argued that her intervention was an abuse of authority.
Edelstein has yet to present the text of a new law proposal based on agreements reached with haredi representatives on June 12, the eve of Israel’s attack against Iran.
Talk about Chelm. It’s time to get on with the business of safeguarding the citizens of Israel.
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