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AG reveals: Journalist suspected of accepting favors from Qatar
Attorney General says investigation of journalist Zvika Klein moved from open testimony to interrogation under caution mid-session.
AG to Supreme Court:
Delay hearing on appeals against Ben Gvir's appointment
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara asks Supreme Court to delay hearing on appeal against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's appointment as minister, citing 'progress' in discussions.
Netanyahu to testify at his office on Qatar-Gate
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructed police to question the Prime Minister on his staff's connections with Qatar. Netanyahu left the court early to testify before Lahav 433 investigators in his office.
Ben-Gvir demands:
'AG must turn over all docs related to investigation against me'
National Security Minister calls on Supreme Court to order the Attorney General to disclose all material related to the Shin Bet investigation against him. 'Shock to every citizens in a democratic country,'
Police refuse to carry out AG's investigation
A police statement clarified that the police will not open an investigation into the breach of the Sde Teiman airbase without an official request to the Police Commissioner.
Supreme Court rejects A-G's position on ISA candidates
Court rules that the PM can interview candidates to head the Shin Bet, rejecting Attorney-General Baharav-Miara's argument that these interviews cannot be done now, but keeps in place order preventing current Shin Bet chief from being dismissed.
Government begins process of dismissing Attorney General
The government unanimously decided to express no confidence in Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, a step that constitutes the beginning of the process for her dismissal.
'Contempt for govt.'
A-G absent from cabinet meeting on her dismissal
Justice Minister Levin criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for not showing up for the cabinet's meeting to discuss her dismissal from her position.
Attorney General:
'Government trying to be above law; we will not be deterred'
Attorney General due to forgo today's Cabinet meeting regarding her dismissal, sends curt letter to government.
Netanyahu:
'I have a dramatic revelation - you can't make this up'
Prime Minister Netanyahu presented a series of documents and dates which he claims show that the investigation into alleged bribery by Qatar is intended to prevent the dismissal of ISA director Ronen Bar.
Government to approve:
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to leave post in one month
Government to convene on Thursday evening to approve the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, despite opposition from the Attorney General.
Attorney General's precondition for ISA Director's dismissal
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated that the government must receive a recommendation from the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments before firing the director of the ISA.
PM Netanyahu:
We won't allow this to happen anymore - the people are the boss
Prime Minister slams judiciary at government meeting, says Israel will not allow judiciary to appoint itself in charge of all decision-making. 'That is the Platonian method.'
Government approves:
Ben Gvir will return to the role of Minister of National Security
Government votes in favor of appointing MK Itamar Ben Gvir as Minister of National Security, despite the opinion of the Attorney General.
Attorney General demands sanctions against draft dodgers
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara contacted the Legal Advisor of the Defense Minister and demanded the advancement of personal sanctions against draft dodgers.
The Judictatorship
Who will challenge a court system and legal establishment that is running amok, disobeys written laws, and fabricates others as it suits them? If democracy in Israel is in danger, it is from those who are screaming that it is in danger, and from no one else. Opinion.
'Dangerous denial of authority'
Netanyahu answers A-G, brings forward dismissal of ISA Chief
In a strongly worded letter, the Prime Minister condemns Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempts to intervene in the dismissal of ISA Director Ronen Bar.
Minister Smotrich:
Don't give in to threats, Bar's dismissal necessary
Smotrich stressed that 'any violent and forceful attempt by legal officials to deprive it of the authority granted to it by law to dismiss or appoint the head of the ISA is illegitimate, illegal, and undemocratic, and it must not be obeyed.'
Former ISA official:
Attorney General has conflict of interest in defending ISA chief
Former ISA chief notes friendship between ISA chief Ronen Bar and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's husband, says her efforts to prevent his firing stem from conflict of interest.
Yariv Levin on dismissal of Ronen Bar: Jurists will not decide
Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls to ignore the Attorney General's attempt to halt the dismissal of Shin Bet chief.
Dismissal of Shin Bet chief:
Attorney General attempts to stop Netanyahu
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes to Netanyahu stating that he cannot dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, among other reasons due to the "sensitivity of the matter."
Yariv Levine is right to oust the current Attorney General
If Israel is a real democracy, reflecting the change in government, Gali Baharav-Miara’s days as the Attorney General are numbered. Op-ed.
Professors for a Strong Israel:
Harsh condemnation of university professors' AG announcement
Professors for a Strong Israel harshly condemns announcement by university presidents of a strike and protests if State Attorney, Gali Baharav-Miara is fired.
University Presidents:
'If Attorney General is fired, we'll strike and protest'
University presidents threaten that if Attorney General, Adv. Gali Baharav-Miara is fired, they will strike and take to the streets in protest.
Sa'ar:
'I recommended AG for position, but now she must go'
Foreign Minister who recommended Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara for the position of Attorney General says he now supports the Justice Minister's move to impeach her for preventing the government from functioning properly.
Justice Minister Levin launches move to impeach Attorney General
Justice Minister Yariv Levin sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary to advance a motion of no-confidence against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for her 'inappropriate conduct.'
Religious Affairs Minister:
If Goldknopf's rabbis told him to leave gov't - he should do it
Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malkieli reveals 'near-complete coordination' between Shas, Degel Hatorah, says failure to make progress on Draft Law due to interference by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
AG: Firing ISA chief needs my permission
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara must approve firing of ISA chief Ronen Bar, Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon insists.
Communications Min.:
Justice Minister promised A-G would be fired within weeks
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says he was promised that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will soon be fired, last hostages may need to be brought back using military force.
Sa'ar slams AG's demands on Trump Gaza plan
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara drew criticism from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar after she demanded to be consulted on the legality of Trump's plan to relocate Gaza residents.
Attorney General:
Daycare subsidies for yeshiva students ends this month
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara instructs Director General of Israel's Labor Ministry to end daycare subsidies for young yeshiva students who are required to serve in the IDF.
October 7 failures:
Decision on commission of inquiry postponed by three months
Minister Sa'ar recommends amending the law so that a state commission of inquiry would be established but the government would guide it.
Justice Minister vs AG:
Levin's request rejected, Judicial Selection Cmte to meet Sunday
Supreme Court rejects Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to delay Judicial Selection Committee meeting in order to investigate complaints against Supreme Court's acting head Yitzhak Amit.
Communications Min.:
Attorney General has declared war on Israel's democracy
Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi slams Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempt to block investigation of Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit, warns, 'Judicial revolution will not pass, we'll stand strong.'
AG to Justice Minister:
Judicial Selection Committee must meet on Sunday
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara pens sharp letter to Justice Minister Yariv Levin, ordering him to drop investigation of conflict of interest complaints against Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit.
Police refuse to investigate Supreme Court Justice
The police and Attorney General claim there is insufficient evidence of conflict of interest to proceed against Justice Yitzhak Amit.
Police to examine suspected incitement against AG
Israel Police open investigation into incitement against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, MK Yair Lapid.
Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf criticizes Attorney General
Minister of the Negev, Galilee, and National Resilience, Yitzhak Wasserlauf, harshly criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of selective enforcement.
AG orders police to investigate Sara Netanyahu
Attorneyt General Gali Baharav-Miara and the State Attorney have ordered the police to open an investigation against the Prime Minister's wife on suspicion of witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
Coalition leaders decide on 'hearing' for Attorney General
Leaders of the parties in the coalition reportedly decided to hold a "hearing" for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, but leave it to Justice Minister Yariv Levin to decide when and how the process will take place.
Likud MK to Arutz Sheva:
'We need to act wisely, not hastily, on issue of A-G'
MK Kathrin Shitrit criticizes behavior of Otzma Yehudit when it voted against the first reading of the budget: It only played into the hands of the opposition.
MK Gotliv to Arutz Sheva:
'The coalition is not falling apart, we have enough strength'
Likud MK Tally Gotliv expresses support for Minister Ben Gvir and criticizes the coalition's conduct, calling for regular meetings between the leaders of the parties in the coalition.
Minister Amsalem:
'We will prosecute the Attorney General'
Minister Dudi Amsalem blasts Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara: She should be fired, but that's not where it ends.
Ben Gvir threatens:
'We will operate independently of coalition'
Otzma Yehudit threatens to operate independently following cancellation of meeting to discuss dismissal of State Attorney, negotiations for hostage deal, and dispute with Treasury over budget.
Aryeh Deri:
'If Levin brings proposal to remove the AG - we will support it'
Shas chairman criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and expresses support for her dismissal. "I think she harms democracy in the most serious way possible."
Shas chairman Deri:
'Make a hostage release deal at any cost'
Deri later clarifies his comments: I did not say at any cost. I said that we can make an immediate deal for the release of the hostages because Hamas is under a lot of pressure.
Letter calling for A-G's dismissal
Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expresses disappointment over the refusal of Shas ministers to sign a letter calling for the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Deri to A-G:
'Postpone Netanyahu's testimony due to pikuach nefesh'
Shas chairman writes letter to Attorney General Baharav-Miara, says that given the complex security situation and the responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the Prime Minister, it is a duty to postpone his testimony in his corruption cases.
Ministers accuse AG of undermining state security
Government ministers clashed with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at a security cabinet meeting regarding delaying court proceedings involving the Prime Minister amid security concerns.
'God, Kill The AG:'
Police arrest Jerusalem man for inflammatory sign
A man was arrested at the Jerusalem central bus station for holding a sign instigating against the Attorney General and her supporters.
Otzma Yehudit MK:
AG should stand trial
MK Limor Son Har-Melech expressed shock at arrests of security officials linked to actions against Jewish nationalist crime.
Embarrassment for coalition:
Opposition leads to rejection of proposal against AG
Opposition members unexpectedly enter the Knesset plenum, thwarting proposal regarding the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
AG demands Draft Law include cap on number of yeshiva students
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding that any Draft Law include a limit on the number of yeshiva students exempted from army service, report says. 'She knows we won't agree, she's trying to bring down the government.'
Ben-Gvir: 'A line was crossed'
Senior IPS official, senior police officers investigated
The Police Internal Investigations Department investigated two senior police officers for unethical conduct and a senior Israel Prisons Service official for obstruction of justice and breach of trust. Ben-Gvir: 'This is a coup.'
Minister Karhi:
'13 ministers signed a call to dismiss the Attorney General'
Communications Minister comments on the ceasefire in the north and says: "We have destroyed 80% of Hezbollah's capabilities."
A-G condemns ICC decision:
'Israel is considering its next legal steps'
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns ICC decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: The decision is baseless, regrettable and fundamentally wrong.
Haredi minister slams:
Judiciary holds a double standard
'Terrorists receive stipends until a special law is passed, but a yeshiva student loses stipends in a single day,' Jerusalem Affairs Minister Meir Porush tells Knesset plenum.
Highway sign slams A-G: PM's blood will be on your hands
'If, G-d forbid, something happens to the Netanyahu family, the blood will be on the hands of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara,' Deputy Minister Avi Maoz warns.
A-G tells Netanyahu to considering firing Minister Ben-Gvir
Attorney General Gali-Baharav writes to PM accusing National Security Minister of improper interference with the police and courts, recommends he be fired.