Attorney General of Israel


Smotrich, Recruitment of Haredim
Smotrich attacks Deputy Attorney General: "Who are you anyway? A bunch of arrogant people! A bunch of idiots! Destroyers of the state!"

During a government meeting, following the publication of the Attorney General's position on stopping subsidies for daycare centers for yeshiva students of draft age, the Finance Minister sharply attacked the Deputy Attorney General: "You're destroying 15 years of efforts, you didn't have a single professional discussion" 

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| Gila Isaacson | 11.08.24

Attorney General, Sde Teiman

IRONIC: Military Attorney General lashes out at Knesset members: "You're harming IDF soldiers"

Israel's top military prosecutor clashes with Knesset members over leaked videos and ongoing investigations of IDF soldiers, igniting a fiery debate on wartime ethics and national image.

Gila Isaacson, JFeed Staff | 11.08.24

Manslaughter, Food Allergy, State's Attorney

Restaurant owner faces manslaughter charges for serving milk ice cream to allergic diner

A restaurant owner in Rosh Pina is facing manslaughter charges after an accidental  mix-up led to the tragic death of a diner.

Gila Isaacson | 15.07.24

US attempted assassination, Trump, Israel

"Haaretz: After Trump, we must secure the Attorney General"

Following the shocking assassination attempt on formal US president Donald Trump, Israel is calling for heightened security for those being threatened within the Israeli government, including the Prime Minister, and the attorney general.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 14.07.24

Israel-Gaza War, International Criminal Court

Attorney General and State Attorney: ICC has no authority to investigate Israel; warrants request "baseless"

Following the decision of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan to file for warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant, the leaders of Israel's justice system clarified that they are responsible for investigating alleged crimes during war, not the ICC.

Avi Woolf | 22.05.24

Al-Jazeera, Israel-Gaza War

Attorney General gives the go ahead to ban al-Jazeera in Israel

The cabinet will vote on whether to ban the channel from operating in the country this evening.

JFeed Staff | 02.05.24

Supreme Court, IDF, Charedim

Supreme Court to discuss appeal against non-enlistment of Charedim on live TV

The Supreme Court decided that it will broadcast the discussion of the appeal against non-enforcement of the draft against Charedim live.

JFeed Staff | 25.02.24

Simcha Rothman

Rothman: "Today the government does not have a legal advisor"

During a conference at the home of a candidate for the Regional Council Leadership, Rothman said: "The rift started when the court assumed the ability to invalidate laws in a political and blatant manner"

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 04.10.23

"A Baseless Claim"

The legal adviser to the government against Yariv Levin: "Conflict of interest? A baseless claim"

The Legal Adviser to the Government once again approves separate representation for the Minister of Justice Yariv Levin in the petitions regarding the inspection committee regarding the Malware (Pegasus). Meanwhile, she rejects the allegation of conflict of interest

Bentzi Rubin, JFeed Staff | 01.10.23

The Incapacity Law 

Attorney General's representative: We do not have the authority to issue detentions

Aner Hellman, the representative of the Attorney General, claimed during the High Court hearing that there is no authority to take Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prison. According to him: "The one who determines that the Prime Minister is a prison is the government and not the Attorney General

JFeed | 28.09.23

The Incapacity Law 

Attorney General's representative: We do not have the authority to issue detentions

Aner Hellman, the representative of the Attorney General, claimed during the High Court hearing that there is no authority to take Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prison. According to him: "The one who determines that the Prime Minister is a prison is the government and not the Attorney General

JFeed | 28.09.23

The Legal Reform

Ayelet Shaked against the legal advisor to the government: "embarrassing arguments"

Former Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked strongly criticized the position of the Attorney General of Israel in the High Court hearing. According to her: "When the Attorney General of Israel says that there is serious damage to democracy, it is insulting, there is no end to democracy here"

JFeed | 13.09.23