“She has become a full-fledged political player who systematically works against the government with the transparent goal of bringing it down," Sa'ar wrote.
Members of the opposition and a number of NGOs argued the move was a continuation of the government’s attempts to erode Israeli democracy.
A-G warns that the proposed judicial selection reform prioritizes politics over professionalism, risking judicial independence and altering the balance of Israel’s legal system.
"At the end of the discussion, it was decided to open an investigation," said the A-G. "The investigation will be conducted by the Shin Bet and Israel Police."
The petition raises concerns over whether the funding complied with Israeli law and calls for a thorough and transparent review.
Recordings published in Ynet last week revealed that Agudat Yisrael party officials were instructing yeshiva students to open fictitious small businesses.
The demand came in the wake of a report that Eli Feldstein had provided public relations services to Qataris while working in the PMO.
Israel Bar Association regulation bill nears approval in Knesset vote.
The AG wrote that it was not clear why Levin waited until the days before the deadline to air the allegations, some of which arose already in 2023.
"The draft legislation has not been submitted for my review," the attorney general's statement read.
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