Yariv Levin
Embassies in Jerusalem: Gov't approves proposal allocating budget for relocations to capital
The proposal includes allocating budgets for incentive packages for relocating embassies, encouraging meetings and delegations in Jerusalem, and fostering cooperation in additional fields.
Israeli deputy PM calls on Romania to move embassy to Jerusalem
Knesset passes law to prosecute October 7 terrorists, conduct public trials in Jerusalem
Levin's refusal to meet with Supreme Court harms Israeli public, judiciary, AG argues
Grapevine, August 15, 2025: Of stability and security
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
Levin: The people are demanding judicial reform - we will deliver
The comments come at the pinnacle of the tensions between the judiciary and the rest of the government.
Gov’t to bypass vetting committee in attempt to fire A-G
The government will bypass the vetting committee in its attempt to fire A-G Baharav-Miara due to ‘worsening’ of relations, and to the failure to form the vetting committee.
