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Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Government advances dismissal of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara
The move comes amid what Levin described as an "unprecedented crisis of trust" between the attorney-general and the government. The coalition is advancing the dismissal of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, Israeli media reported on Wednesday. According to Israeli media reports, the move comes amid what Levin described as an "unprecedented crisis of trust" between the attorney-general and the government. The draft proposes that a ministerial committee be authorized to hold a hearing and, if grounds for dismissal are found, to recommend termination of Baharav-Miara's tenure. A 75% majority in the government would then be sufficient to approve her dismissal. The attorney-general's office declined to comment on the proposed legislation. The draft argues that the legal consultation process, traditionally required with the attorney-general's selection committee, has become obsolete due to teh scale of distrust and functional paralysis it claims has gripped the government amid wartime. The existing committee - currently incomplete - was the body that originally selected Baharav-Miara and would typically be involved in dismissal deliberations. "Since the government unanimously expressed no confidence in the attorney-general, cooperation has deteriorated tot he point of dysfunction," the proposal reads. "Given the urgent need for unity during wartime, the government must be free to act decisively and remove officials who obstruct its functioning." The new process would replace the independent selection committee with a political ministerial body, a move critics say undermines legal oversight. Legal experts anticipate that the change, if implemented, will face legal challenges in the High Court of Justice due to questions over its constitutionality. Former Knesset Constitution Committee Chair MK Gilad Kariv strongly condemned the plan, calling it "a betrayal of the IDF and the public." "Levin weakened Israel before October 7, and she hasn't changed course," Kariv said. "This is not about governance - it's about caving to political pressure, especially from the ultra-Orthodox over the draft exemption issue." Opposition leader Yair Lapid also responded sharply: "Every time the coalition fails to pass a law exempting the Haredim from military service, they try to fire the attorney-general. It's all connected." Communications Minister Shlomo Karh, however, praised the move as a long-overdue reform. "The attorney-general was never elected and cannot continue to paralyze an elected government," Karhi said. "This is a necessary correction of the Shamgar Committee's excesses." National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir echoed Karhi's sentiment, calling the dismissal proceedings a step toward "defeating the deep state." "For two and a half years, the attorney-general has blocked every initiative I've tried to promote," Ben Gvir said. "Now the government can act as it was elected to do." The tension between Baharav-Miara and the government reached a new high in March, when the cabinet approved an 83-page no-confidence proposal prepared by Levin, outlining extensive grievances regarding her conduct. The move formally initiated the process for her potential dismissal. In response, Baharav-Miara sent a defiant letter to the cabinet, asserting the rule of law: 'We will not be deterred. The government is not above the law.' If passed, Levin's resolution would mark the first time in Israel's history that an attorney-general has been removed mid-term—a move likely to reshape the balance between the judiciary and the executive branch for years to come.
Roya News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protest "Israel's" mandatory military draft
Ultra-Orthodox Jews staged a protest on Monday outside a military recruitment center near Tel Aviv, voicing their opposition to mandatory conscription. The demonstration unfolded in the Tel Hashomer neighborhood, targeting the conscription of students from religious institutions, "Israel's" public broadcaster KAN reported. KAN noted that the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) had drastically lowered its recruitment expectations for the ultra-Orthodox, also known as Haredim. Despite issuing over 10,000 draft notices, fewer than 1,000 students responded. Originally, the IOF had intended to enlist 280 Haredi soldiers into the Hashmonaim Brigade, a special infantry unit for the religious community, but that target has been slashed to just 80 due to a severe lack of volunteers. The Haredi community, which represents around 13 percent of "Israel's" 10 million citizens, has ramped up its protests following a pivotal Supreme Court ruling on June 25, 2024. The court ordered the enlistment of Haredi men and froze state funding for yeshivas whose students refuse to serve. Members of the Haredi community insist that Torah study remains their foremost obligation and fear that integrating into secular "Israeli" society could erode their religious traditions. For years, Haredi men have largely avoided mandatory service by enrolling in yeshivas, receiving repeated deferments until they age out of the draft at 26. Meanwhile, political tensions have intensified, with critics accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to pass legislation that would reinstate Haredi draft exemptions to secure the loyalty of his coalition allies, Shas and United Torah Judaism. Opponents warn that such a move could destabilize his government.
See - Sada Elbalad
28-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Dozens of Jews protested against military conscription
Amir Hagag Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews, known as "Haredim," protested on Monday, blocking the road outside the Tel Hashomer recruitment center to denounce the Israeli army's attempts to recruit them. The Israeli newspaper "The Jerusalem Post" reported that the demonstrators were sitting on the road, blocking vehicles, before being forcibly dispersed by police. The newspaper noted that of the approximately 10,000 draft orders issued over the past two months, only 994 Haredim reported to the recruitment center. Arrest warrants were issued for another 2,491 on charges of draft evasion, and 184 others were placed under travel bans preventing them from leaving Israel. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Wall Street Journal
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Survive and Advance: Israeli March Madness
Israel's coalition government still stands, long after its obituaries were written. Last week it passed a budget, along with the centerpiece of its judicial reform. None of this was supposed to happen, and there's a lesson here for the U.S. The budget was the time for the Haredi parties, also known as ultra-orthodox, to pull the plug on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition for failing to rescue their voters' exemptions from military service. But an election would either re-elect the government or empower a hostile opposition determined to draft Haredim all at once and punish the hypertraditional community if it resists this radical change. The Supreme Court ordered an end to the longstanding exemptions, which became socially and militarily untenable during the seven-front war. But change doesn't have to happen all at once, and Mr. Netanyahu has toed the line between the court's demands and Haredi needs. In the end, his partners pushed off their threats. This means the government has survived the Knesset's long winter session and now has a good chance to persist at least until next March. Who predicted this after Oct. 7, 2023? The first effort to topple the government came even before the war, with mass protests against judicial reform. A moderate version has now passed, but in 2023 the effort failed as tech leaders, business groups, unions and military brass weighed in. Some Israelis also threatened not to report for reserve service, forgetting that Hamas was listening.
Saba Yemen
28-03-2025
- Health
- Saba Yemen
Establishment of New Battalion of Women After Failure to Recruit Haredim
Occupied Quds - Saba: Israeli media revealed on Thursday that the Israeli army has started forming a new battalion primarily consisting of women. The Israeli army radio stated: "The creation of a new combat battalion made up mainly of female fighters is due to the failure to recruit Haredim," according to their statement. The Israeli army has been facing a severe shortage of personnel recently due to the refusal of many reservists to join military service. On Tuesday, the Israeli Ministry of War revealed shocking statistics on the injuries of Israeli soldiers since the beginning of the war on the Gaza Strip. The ministry reported that more than 70 Israeli soldiers have had their limbs amputated since the beginning of the war due to combat. It also noted that 37% of the injuries were to the limbs, 9% to internal organs, 9% to the ears, 7% to the spine, 2% to the eyes, and 2% to the head. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
