Yehudah Weinstein

Cabinet to Vote on 'Jewish State' Law Today

Tensions high throughout the political system before monumental vote on 'Jewish State Law'; leftist MKs fume.

Netanyahu: Jewish State Bill Essential for Israel

PM Netanyahu says the Jewish State Law "is essential in order to establish Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people.

Jews Take to the Street: 'Don't Hire Arabs'

Demos supporting Ashkelon mayor as debate rages on legality of laying off Arabs for security; Feiglin: 'no Arab workers on IDF bases.'

A-G: 'Israel Hayom Bill' is Unconstitutional

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein tells ministers he will have difficulties defending bill to limit distribution of free newspapers.

State Prosecutor Recommends Criminal Charges Against MK Zoabi

Prosecutor accepts police recommendation; decision to bring radical MK to trial now lies with Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein.

AG Demands Clarification on Palestinian Bus Ban

Call for review over decision to bar section of the Palestinian population from Israeli-funded buses sparks fury from MK.

MKs File Incitement Complaint Over Anti-IDF Poster

Legal action taken over hareidi-extremist poster portraying religious soldier as pig; MKs say campaigns constitute incitement to violence.

PA Officials Say Palestinians Are 'Moderates', Don't Like ISIS

Officials claim that there is little or no support there for ISIS, because Palestinian Muslims are not 'fanatics' - but how true is that?

Attorney General: 'No Grounds' for 'BibiTours' Investigation

Criminal investigation into Prime Minister's travel expenses axed due to insufficient evidence; PMO has sued news site for libel.

MK Zoabi Arrives at Police Station for Investigation

Arab MK confronted by nationalist activists as she finally consents to AG order, questioned for incitement to violence over terror support.

Attorney General: Zoabi Must Report for Questioning

Parliamentary immunity for MKs does not include questioning by police, clarifies Attorney General.

A-G Approves Criminal Investigation Against Zoabi

Attorney General approves criminal investigation against MK Hanin Zoabi on suspicion of incitement to violence.

Attorney General Says He's 'Willing to Live in South Tel Aviv'

Yehuda Weinstein tells activist May Golan he wants to experience life among the illegal immigrants.

Public Officials Vow Crackdown on Extremists in Yitzhar

Panel slams Yitzhar extremists for 'violating Israel's democracy,' pledge to focus Shin Bet on 'price tag' instead of actual terrorism.

Weinstein Bypasses Ministers, Supervises JNF

Attorney General effectively reversed a decision by that would have kept the JNF an independent organization.

NGO: Removing Arab Terrorists' Citizenship is 'Totalitarian'

Arab rights group presses Attorney General not to allow controversial deal to release terrorists and strip citizenship.

Legal Forum: 'Occupation' of Yitzhar Yeshiva Undemocratic

The Legal Forum for the Land of Israel is seeking Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein's help in removing the IDF from the Yitzhar Yeshiva.

Samaria Town Faces Demolition, Even Though Land Legally Bought

The Attorney General is intent on demolishing homes in the Samaria community of Migron, regardless of facts, says Migron spokesperson.

IDF Officials Arrested Over Forgery Scandal

Former aide to the IDF Chief of Staff, spokesperson, arrested after new evidence emerges in the Harpaz Affair.

Rabbinic Court Cannot Decide on Circumcision

A rabbinic court overstepped its bounds when it ruled in parents’ circumcision battle, Attorney General says.

AG Responds to Leftist Critics, Defends Illegal Immigrant Policy

Attorney General tells professors that Israel is right to uphold its laws in the face of wave of illegal work-seekers.

Report: High Court to Reject Beit Shemesh Elections Appeal

Beit Shemesh set to receive new round of mayoral elections, appeal to be rejected by High Court for Justice, according to report.

Haifa Chief Rabbi Set to be Indicted

Haifa prosecutors have informed the city's Chief Sephardic Rabbi Shlomo Chelouche that he is likely to be indicted for alleged infractions.

A-G Urges Rejection of Beit Shemesh Appeal

Attorney General calls to reject appeals against new elections. Weinstein: Appeal argues facts – not legal precedent.

Atty-General to Seek Controversial Mayor’s Ouster

Attorney-General Weinstein wants controversial mayor accused of bribery out of office despite renewed mandate.

Attorney General Attempts to Stop Release of 'Jewish Terrorist'

Yehuda Weinstein files petition against release of Ofer Gamliel, member of the 'Bay Ayin Cell', who was granted parole last week.

MKs Request Investigation of Infiltrator Marches

Two MKs ask attorney general to investigate organizations involved in the recent marches by illegal immigrants in violation of law.

MK: Beit Shemesh Case reveals Anti-Hareidi Bias

Hareidi MK Menachem Moses slams calls to redo Beit Shemesh vote. ‘They’re only saying it because the mayor is a hareidi.’

Attorney General Will Not Appeal Liberman Acquittal

Justice ministry officially announces decision to uphold court ruling, confirms rumors that Weinstein defied calls for an appeal.

Report: A-G Won't Appeal Liberman Verdict

Officials recommend that Attorney General Weinstein not appeal Foreign Minister's recent acquittal.

Lawyer: No to Reelections Based on Rumors

Lawyer for Abutbul questions legality of proposed reelections in Beit Shemesh.

First Hearings Begin in Beit Shemesh Election Case

Mayor Moshe Abutbul declares victory before walking into courtroom; prosecution admits 'fraudulent tactics' but not specific involvement.

Hareidi MKs Upset at ‘Political’ Call for Beit Shemesh Revote

Hareidi MKs accuse A-G Weinstein of choosing politics over democracy. ‘If it had been the other way around, he wouldn’t be doing this.’

Struk to Ministers: Don’t Be a Rubber Stamp

MK Struk urges ministers to openly protest the back-room dealing she says led to Shai Nitzan’s appointment.

AG Reveals: Govt. to Oversee Hareidi Money-Lending

The government plans to institute oversight of 'gemach' free loan societies. Weinstein: Hareidi leaders will be involved in process.

After Liberman, Now Weinstein Faces Accusations

In an ironic twist, Attorney General accused of crimes related to appointment of his deputy.

Hareidi MK: Cut Funding to (Certain) Yeshivas

Hareidi MK Moshe Gafni (UTJ) over the weekend railed against Religious Zionist yeshivas, demanding that their funding be cut.

Livni: Lay Off the Prosecution

Justice Minister rejects criticism of the prosecution in the wake of the acquittal of MK Avigdor Lieberman.

MK's Outrage at Attempt to Ban Jews from Land Registry

Attorney General says Jews living in Judea, Samaria should not be allowed to find out who owns neighboring land.

A-G: Netanyahu Denies Terrorists-for-Housing Deal

Reports that Netanyahu and Bennett agreed to release terrorists while building homes for Jews are untrue, says Attorney General

‘Knesset, not Court, to Rule on Enlistment’

Attorney-General’s change would see Torah scholars enlist at 18, not 21. MK Shaked: Knesset will decide – not Supreme Court.

Attorney General 'Shocked' by Visit to Southern Tel Aviv

A-G Yehuda Weinstein toured southern Tel Aviv’s neighborhoods, which have been literally taken over by illegal infiltrators from Africa.

Drama as IDF Scandal Becomes Police Case

Attorney General decides Harpaz Affair is a matter for police. Popular ex-IDF chief is among those involved.

Activists: Put 'Amalek Rabbi' on Trial

Bayit Yehudi activists want to see Rabbi Shalom Cohen put on trial for calling them 'members of the Amalek nation.'

Arab MK: Bennett is a "Racist" for Calling to Kill Terrorists

Taleb Abu-Arar accuses Economics Minister Naftali Bennett of racism and 'inciting to murder' for quotes that appeared in the media.

Weinstein: Draft Religious Girls, Too

In order to really be "fair," said the Attorney General, the government needed to draft religious women

Weinstein: Only One Amona Home Needs to be Demolished

Residents of Amona breathe a sigh of relief: Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein says only one building in the community will be demolished.

Rabbi Druckman: Attorney General "Harming Democratic Process"

Leading rabbinic figure accuses AG of overstepping his jurisdiction in row over Sephardi Chief Rabbi candidate

Weinstein: Rabbi Eliyahu's Candidacy 'Inappropriate'

A-G will tell Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu his candidacy for Chief Rabbi is inappropriate because of statements on renting land to Arabs.

A-G Warns Rabbi Eliyahu on Chief Rabbi Bid

Attorney General thinks Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, candidate for chief rabbi, has some explaining to do.

Attorney General to Question Rabbi Eliyahu

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein is expected to summon chief rabbi candidate because of past statements regarding renting homes to Arabs.

Yechimovich: Stop Gas Exports, By Any Means Necessary

Labor leader and opposition head Shelly Yechimovich asked Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein to halt government approval of gas exports.

No Legal Steps Against 'Racist' Theme Park

Attorney General decides: No legal steps against the Superland theme park which has separate days for Jews and Arabs.

Livni to Appeal Law Granting Benefits for Soldiers

Justice Minister to appeal proposed law to reward former IDF soldiers, cites A-G's legal opinion that the law "violates equality."

Required: A Cleaner For the Attorney General’s Office

Legal Forum: Investigate Haaretz Writer for Incitement

The Legal Forum for the Land of Israel asks the Attorney General to investigate Haaretz writer Amira Hass for incitement.

Watchdog Group: Investigate Barak for Bad Behavior

A government watchdog group is calling to add Barak to the list of military higher-ups investigated in the Harpaz Affair.

Ariel University Center Welcomes Recognition

Ariel University Center says the decision to recognize it as a university is "a natural outcome".

Channel 2 Pundit: A-G Must 'Kill' Next Coalition

Top TV analyst says Weinstein needs to "step into the ring with murder in his eyes" against Likud MKs.

Lieberman, A-G at Odds Over Moral Turpitude

No plea bargain in Lieberman's case yet, after Attorney General says he won't give up on moral turpitude ruling.