Simcha Rothman
Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill
The removal incident took place during a debate on the bill, in which five of the attorney general's deputies made a rare joint appearance to present their opposition.
Marathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill
Israel begins construction of court complex for Oct. 7 Nukhba terrorist trials, Rothman says
Knesset panel advances contentious bill to split role of attorney-general ahead of first reading
MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - report
On Tuesday, Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Degel Hatorah faction, gave a green light to work toward dissolving the Knesset “as soon as possible.”
High Court presses Justice Minister's lawyer over failure to fill judicial vacancies
"Why does this bother me? Because crime is rampant," said Justice Alex Stein.
World leaders and Israeli officials mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with calls to fight antisemitism
Some Israeli public figures did not make standalone Holocaust Remembrance Day statements, choosing instead to respond to current events in light of the solemn day.
Petition to High Court seeks to strike down new rabbinical courts arbitration law
“The powers of the Rabbinical Courts should be curtailed, not expanded,” Israel Hofsheet CEO Uri Keidar said in a statement.
WATCH: Eretz Nehederet portrays Quentin Tarantino heading for shelter, other tales of resilience
Tarantino, the Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction director living in Israel with his wife Daniella Pick and their children, was portrayed in the opening skit showing how people head to shelters.
Israel creating chance to topple Iranian regime, war could reshape Western world - interview
MK Simcha Rothman explains how Israel's Operation Roaring Lion could create the conditions for regime change in Iran and affect global security.
Knesset approves bill preventing double taxation for US olim, exempting National Insurance payments
The Knesset passed a bill exempting US olim from paying Israeli National Insurance for five years to prevent double payments, encouraging aliyah by reducing financial burdens.
Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent
The Knesset has approved a bill to make the Police Investigation Department independent from the State Prosecutor's Office, ensuring unbiased investigations.
Coalition advances bill repealing fraud, breach of trust offenses amid Netanyahu trial
Netanyahu was indicted in 2020 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three cases known as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.
Baharav-Miara: Proposals to split A-G role would damage rule of law and democracy
A-G Gali Baharav-Miara warns that splitting her office would turn legal authorities into "private lawyers" and "harm the foundations of the regime, the rule of law, and human rights."
