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Knesset debates immunity for MK Tally Gotliv amid Iran missile crisis

Gotliv raises fresh Oct. 7 treason claims to panel, opposition slams discussion

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche responds to US Rep. Madeleine Dean's (D-PA) question during his testimony before a House Appropriations Commerce, oversight hearing on the Department of Justice, on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, US, June 2, 2026.

Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent US attorney-general

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Knesset passes first reading of controversial bill to split attorney-general's role - explainer

Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 1, 2026.

Knesset advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general in first reading


'Destroying the system': Lapid accuses Levin of harming Sde Teiman investigion

Opposition leader Yair Lapid slammed Justice Minister Yariv Levin for announcing his plan to hand-pick Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's replacement in the Sde Teiman case.

Yesh Atid, opposition leader Yair Lapid, November 3, 2025.

Knesset advances Communication Minister Karhi's controversial Israeli broadcasting reform bill

The bill includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market and, if it passes, is projected to fundamentally change it.

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 31, 2025.

Justice Minister Levin bars A-G Baharav Miara from dealing with Sde Teiman affair

This includes the investigation into the leaked video, alleged obstruction offenses, and interference with legal proceedings connected to the case.

 (L-R) Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin

Israeli opposition bloc would win Knesset majority if elections held today, poll shows

The poll asked respondents' views on the haredi IDF draft law formulated by the coalition government. The poll found that 43% of respondents opposed the proposed law, and 27% supported it.

MK Yitzchak Goldknopf holds his head as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

A-G Baharav-Miara warns moves to change Army Radio are stained with political motivations

Baharav-Miara warned that the committee tasked with determining the future of Army Radio "sounds a major alarm on political intervention in public broadcasting."

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Israel's Knesset advances controversial bill to split role of attorney-general

This bill would split the attorney-general’s role into three separate positions: Legal adviser to the government, head of the state prosecution, and representative of the State of Israel in court.

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Knesset advances controversial bill to split role of A-G into three - analysis

The Knesset is set to vote on a controversial bill that would split the attorney-general's role, sparking debates over its impact on Israel's legal system.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

'Absolves Netanyahu of justice': A-G slams 'illegal' bill to freeze PM's criminal trial

The Sunday bill proposal to allow the Knesset to interfere in criminal proceedings against a prime minister or any sitting minister is “a dangerous opening," the legal advisory wrote.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara seen at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament, September 30, 2025

Criticism of new Shin Bet chief David Zini is more about Netanyahu - analysis

Maj.-Gen. David Zini’s nomination as Shin Bet chief has sparked debate, with critics arguing concerns focus more on Netanyahu’s motives than Zini’s record.

 Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A-G Baharav-Miara warns broadcast law proposal by CM Shlomo Karhi 'endangers free press'

The proposal, raised on Sunday for the third time in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation, includes a massive reform in the audio-visual broadcast market.

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 31, 2025.