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.
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.
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.
“She has become a full-fledged political player who systematically works against the government with the transparent goal of bringing it down," Sa'ar wrote.
Members of the opposition and a number of NGOs argued the move was a continuation of the government’s attempts to erode Israeli democracy.
A-G warns that the proposed judicial selection reform prioritizes politics over professionalism, risking judicial independence and altering the balance of Israel’s legal system.
"At the end of the discussion, it was decided to open an investigation," said the A-G. "The investigation will be conducted by the Shin Bet and Israel Police."
The petition raises concerns over whether the funding complied with Israeli law and calls for a thorough and transparent review.
Recordings published in Ynet last week revealed that Agudat Yisrael party officials were instructing yeshiva students to open fictitious small businesses.
The demand came in the wake of a report that Eli Feldstein had provided public relations services to Qataris while working in the PMO.
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