Israel Politics

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Constitution Committee debates controversial judicial oversight bill

Rothman and other supporters of the bill have argued that there is an inherent conflict of interest in the current system

Herzog – ‘Worried’ about ‘dramatic’ wave of legislation altering democratic foundations

Herzog added, “It's clear that Israel's constitutional structure isn't perfect. I have said this over and over in recent years."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli parliament on November 13, 2024

Judges in response to Ohana – Netanyahu testimony to continue as scheduled

“There is no place for considerations detached from reality when the security of the state and national resilience are at stake,” they added.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir asks the District Court in Jerusalem to bar the showing

Looking at Itamar Ben-Gvir's gun reform one year later and the tensions it has created

In 2022, there were 154,458 people in Israel without a licensed firearm, but by 2024, this number has more than doubled.

By EFRAT FORSHER
07/12/2024
Yair Lapid hosting Yesh Atid emergency party conference in the Knesset. Jerusalem, December 4, 2024.

Lapid at ‘Media Freedom Conference’ – Israeli democracy ‘under attack’

“This government doesn't want balance, it wants media like in Hungary, like in Russia – restrained, frightened, submissive, shallow,” Lapid said.

Proposed bill could open criminal investigation into attorney general

To address this issue, the proposed bill would allow the Justice Minister to appoint an external prosecutor.

By YAKI ADAMKER
03/12/2024

IPS Commissioner receives death threats after cracking down on criminal, terror orgs in prison

"From the point of view of the commissioner, all prisoners are equal. There is no discrimination," a senior officer told N12.

Nationl Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at a ceremony for the new Israel Prison Service chief

Police detain officers close to Ben-Gvir for multiple crimes of moral corruption

The Police Investigations Department has launched multiple investigations into Israel Prison Service Officers for crimes ranging from bribery to abuse of office.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset plenum, November 18, 2024

Plenum to debate firing of A-G on Wednesday, all coalition factions in support

Among the attorney-general’s responsibilities are providing legal advice to the government, representing the government in petitions against it, and overseeing the state prosecution apparatus.

By YAKI ADAMKER
02/12/2024
L-R: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Eliezer Feldstein, a suspect in the PMO scandal

'Feldstein' bill, granting immunity to pass military intel, advances in Knesset

Critics say the bill dubbed after the suspect in the PMO leaks scandal amounts to "personal legislation and improper political intervention."

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