Attorney-General
Netanyahu, Elovitch lawyers press A-G to decide whether to drop Case 4000 bribery charge
Netanyahu and the Elovitches asked the attorney-general to clarify whether prosecutors will drop the Case 4000 bribery charge, saying the uncertainty is hindering the defense's preparations.
Ben-Gvir demands Baharav-Miara's removal to join Netanyahu's next coalition
Ben-Gvir uses position to politically influence Israel Police, attorney-general warns High Court
A-G warns outgoing government against irreversible decisions before elections
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.
Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority
The bill passed in its final second and third readings by a 65-51 vote and is considered to be one of the key pieces of legislation that the coalition has been pushing to pass.
MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting
The meeting had been on the topic of extending the terrorists' detentions, as well as the possibility of visitation rights for them.
Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls
MK Naama Lazimi called for a criminal investigation into Likud MK Nissim Vaturi, accusing him of incitement after he said she would fit in Hamas elections.
MQG to push for fines, arrest of MKs involved in decision to ignore Supreme Court ruling
“From day one, the independence of the legal system, judges and legal advisors, has been a source of embarrassment to the government," Adv. Michael Partam, Deputy Chairman of the MQG, said.
Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill
The removal incident took place during a debate on the bill, in which five of the attorney general's deputies made a rare joint appearance to present their opposition.
Knesset debates immunity for MK Tally Gotliv amid Iran missile crisis
Gotliv raises fresh Oct. 7 treason claims to panel, opposition slams discussion
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
Supporters say the bill restores power to elected officials; critics say it would weaken the state’s central legal gatekeeper.
Knesset advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general in first reading
If passed, the role of attorney-general would be divided between two separate officials, a move that current A-G Gali Baharav-Miara called "stage two of the judicial reform."
