Yariv Levin
Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment - opinion
This is far from trivial. Ever since taking office in January 2023, this coalition has done everything it possibly could to undermine the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general.
Israel's justice minister urges government to defy High Court ruling on state comptroller revote
Attorney Avi Amiram appointed to committee selecting new police investigations chief
Constitutional crisis? Israeli gov't says it will ignore Supreme Court freeze on media regulator
'Switching lock to office was against legal protocol,' A-G accuses Justice Minister Levin
The petitions to the court on the matter came from elements that asserted that his actions violated court orders that froze the decision to fire her.
Levin to High Court: Office I ordered locked belongs to Justice Min., not A-G
Last week, Baharav-Miara and staff from the office arrived at the office to find the locks changed. Levin only later confirmed that he was behind the instruction, confirming previous reports.
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Yesh Atid submits High Court request to prohibit Levin from interfering with A-G's duties
Supreme Court Deputy Chief Justice Sohlberg issued a temporary order against the A-G's firing on Monday, blocking it from advancing until the court can review the decision.
A-G, staff locked out of Tel Aviv office under Yariv Levin's orders, Justice Ministry confirms
The Movement for the Quality of Government has demanded an immediate investigation after staff found themselves locked out of their offices on Monday morning.
High Court blocks govt. decision to fire A-G, draws cabinet ire
The decision still has to pass a judicial review, so Baharav-Miara has not officially been ousted from her role.
A-G: Gov't dismissal of chief prosecutor while PM on criminal trial is illegal
The government is slated today to push through a final vote to dismiss Baharav-Miara. What will likely happen next is that the High Court of Justice will provide a judicial review of the decision.
Netanyahu temporarily appoints Levin and Katz to key ministries amid haredi resignations
The fact that the ministries were given to just Levin and Katz indicated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to “safeguard” them for the eventual possibility of Shas’s return.
The escalating political crisis between Baharav-Miara, Netanyahu - analysis
Baharav-Miara called the hearing for her dismissal a “sham” with a “predetermined outcome” and said her presence would only lend legitimacy to a process that violates decades of legal precedent.
Ministers advance bill to allow Israeli gov't sweeping power to fire top public service officials
The proposal will now head to the Knesset for preliminary voting, but is unlikely to proceed prior to the approximately three-month summer recess set to begin on July 27.