The government approved today (Sunday) the proposal of Justice Minister Yariv Levin to initiate impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara in a precedent-setting step, which could trigger wide-ranging political and legal consequences.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara releases scathing legal opinion denouncing a government-backed proposal allowing her dismissal without traditional oversight, warning it would politicize the role and erode the rule of law.
Justice Minister states in TV interview that Judge Yitzhak Amit "is not the President of the Supreme Court - I do not recognize him and will not recognize him because he was elected through an invalid and illegal process."
Justice Minister Yariv Levin has recently submitted a proposal aiming to revise the procedure for removing the Attorney General.
After the cabinet approved the change to the Attorney General's role, Gali Baharav-Miara claimed that the move was intended to influence the Netanyahu trial.
The committee was created due to the State Comptroller's criticism recommends removing the Police Internal Investigations Unit from the control of the Prosecutor's Office.
Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as court's Deputy Chief Justice, minister who boycotted Chief Justice's swearing-in ceremony attends Sohblerg's.
Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls on government not to work with ISA chief Ronen Bar if Supreme court cancels his dismissal. 'You'll see that he'll get up and leave.'
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 due to forgo today's Cabinet meeting regarding her dismissal, sends curt letter to government.
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.'
Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls to ignore the Attorney General's attempt to halt the dismissal of Shin Bet chief.
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.'
The cabinet committee approved a free vote on the bill to regulate the use of cannabis, without party lines.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin signed regulations lowering the passing score for the December 2024 Bar Association certification exam from 60 to 56.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, after the police and court refused to investigate the allegations against him.
Supreme Court Justices asked coalition representatives to submit names of two district judges to replace Esther Hayut and Anat Baron.
Coalition representatives boycott vote to elect Justice Yitzhak Amit as President of the Israeli Supreme Court. Justice Minister Levin refuses to recognize the appointment.
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.
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.
MK Limor Son Har-Melech urges the Justice Minister for oversight and transparency in the investigation of the police shooting incident that left four teens injured.
After Minister Yariv Levin declined the offer, Minister Haim Katz will replace the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit Party who left the coalition.
The police and Attorney General claim there is insufficient evidence of conflict of interest to proceed against Justice Yitzhak Amit.
In a discussion with members of National Unity Party, MK Eisenkot says that the outline of Ministers Sa'ar and Levin is not so bad and speaks out against the seniority system.
Yariv Levin sent a letter demanding Judge Amit clarify recent allegations of non-disclosure and conflict of interest.
The haredi political parties announced that they will only support the full judicial reform deal reached by the Foreign and Justice Ministers if the Draft Law enshrining haredi exemptions from military service is passed.
Proposal would process of enacting quasi-constitutional Basic Laws and composition of judicial selection committees.
Minister Yariv Levin addresses event marking 20 years since the murder of District Court Judge Adi Azar.
Yariv Levin has decided to prevent judges from taking on teaching roles.
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.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin publishes lengthy post, says the justices of the Supreme Court left him no choice but to act to restore the powers of the government.
The Israeli Supreme Court gave a January 16th deadline for the Justice Minister to bring the selection of the Supreme Court President to a vote in the Judicial Selection Committee.
Judges on the Judicial Selection Committee informed the Justice Minister they oppose summoning external experts to their meetings.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin responds to firing of illumination bombs at Netanyahu's private home: Rampant violence by those who are trying to dismantle the country from within.
Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says in left-wing demonstration that ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich and Levin are the existential threat to the country and not the various terrorist organizations.
TV report claims Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and David Amsalem opposed Nasrallah's elimination. All three ministers reject the report.
Minister Yariv Levin is conducting the talks with Sa'ar and his party, in order to complete the process of having Sa'ar join the government immediately after Netanyahu's return from the United Nations.
AG Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly dismisses request to open criminal probe against Netanyahu and Gallant to prevent ICC from issuing warrants, saying the ICC would not accept such a move.
Prof. Yuval Elbashan calls on Minister Yariv Levin to give up on abolishing the seniority system and Judge Yitzhak Amit to give up on his dream of becoming Supreme Court President.
After failing to reach a compromise, the Supreme Court has issued an order for Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee and allow a vote that would lead to the appointment of a permanent Supreme Court President. Levin: ' I will not be able to work with a president who is appointed illegally by their friends and is illegitimate in the eyes of the public.
The Supreme Court has warned Justice Minister Yariv Levin that if he does not willingly convene the Judicial Selection Committee, they will issue a verdict ordering it convened after the Knesset's summer vacation.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin submitted a compromise proposal to the Committee for the Selection of Judges, but Acting Supreme Court President Judge Fogelman announced that he would reject the offer.
During the cabinet meeting held today, Justice Minister Yariv Levin supported renewal of the judicial reform frozen during the war.
Justice Minister refuses to discuss bill which would grant responsibility for prosecution to State Attorney instead of to Attorney General.
A new amendment will grant survivors free legal representation in a variety of fields with no need to prove financial eligibility.
Justice Min. Levin offers compromise on Supreme Court appointments, paving the way for Yitzhak Amit to become Chief Justice.
Ministers Levin and Strock disqualify judge’s promotion, because she commuted the punishment of Arab rioters during Operation Guardian of the Walls.
Justice Min. Levin blasts Supreme Court for ruling on judicial reform: 'Act responsibly during wartime, don't create deep rift in nation.'
The meeting will include Justice Minister Levin and the Attorney General, and deal with alternatives to the normal criminal justice system.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin spoke about his efforts to establish an emergency government.
Justice Minister draws criticism after praising the Likud candidate for the Herzliya mayoral race.
Chief Justice decides retirement ceremony will not take place due to Levin's refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee.
Minister Levin says Attorney General Baharav-Miara's positions are too extreme even for the Supreme Court.
Yariv Levin says that those petitioning Incapacitation Law are looking to depose PM Netanyahu because they couldn't win the elections.
Bill promoted by Ben Gvir and Levin will allow defense establishment access to cameras without a special order from the court.
Justice Minister in interview with "60 Minutes": No democracy can accept a situation where the government won't be able to pass any bill.
Justice Min. Levin to CBS: 'Judiciary is controlled by the elite, I want to balance its power.'
All fifteen members of Israel's Supreme Court will hear petitions for and against the reasonableness standard law.
Justice Min. Levin evacuated from his home in security vehicle, protesters surround the vehicle, try to block it with garbage bins.
