Publications Regarding Attorney General
Articles
The Police Commissioner’s Response to the Attorney General is Worrying, Erroneous and Dangerous
Written By: Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer, Dr. Guy Lurie
The Police Commissioner's decision to terminate the Israel Police Legal Advisor without consulting the Attorney General to whom the Police Lega Advisor is professionally subordinate the most recent worrying sign of the problematic relations between the Attorney General and various government officials.
Constitutional Crisis – Definitions, Precedents, Implications
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs, Adv. Daphne Benvenisty, Dr. Nadav Dagan
Recently, Israel has faced a number of situations that could lead to a constitutional crisis. What is a constitutional crisis and why is it dangerous for the stability of democracy? IDI experts explain.
Netanyahu and His Ministers Have Driven Israel to the Verge of a Constitutional Crisis
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
Disregard of the Attorney General’s authority to interpret the law by several government ministers is leading Israel toward a constitutional crisis.
The Role of the Attorney General and Government Conduct
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie, Adv. Anat Thon Ashkenazy, Adv. Daphne Benvenisty
In recent days the Attorney General has issued several warnings that decisions are being made using "flawed work processes." This explainer provides an overview of the role and importance of the Attorney General in Israeli democracy, and the current criticism directed by the AG at the government.
A Prime Minister on Trial: Qs and As
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
The Prime Minister's trial reconvenes with a pandemic raging and the elections camping continuing. What can we expect?
It Boils Down to Netanyahu’s Conspiracy Theories
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Given the dark insinuations in the PM's request for Knesset immunity, a vote in his favor would be a vote of no-confidence in the rule of law
A Vote of Confidence in the Rule of Law
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Regardless of the decision regardin PM Netanyahu's request for immunity - the debate will revolve around the more important question: the status of the rule of law in Israel
Only the Voters can Put a Prime Minister Out to Pasture
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
After lengthy deliberation, the attorney-general, who holds the statutory authority to file charges against him, decided to indict Netanyahu.
Remove Netanyahu Right Now on Grounds of Temporary Incapacity
Written By: Prof. Yuval Shany
There's an unacceptable, extreme conflict of interest between Netanyahu the accused and Netanyahu, head of the executive branch
Israel's Political Crisis and the Challenge of Populism
Written By: Prof. Yuval Shany
Actual policy making in a liberal democracy is based on sophisticated nuances.
The Knesset is not a Sanctuary
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
This claim was first put forth in a letter from the Knesset’s legal adviser, Eyal Yinon, to the speaker of the Knesset with regard to the situation of MK Haim Katz.
Justice in the Courtroom, Not in the Streets
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
Our level-headed, intelligent, rational prime minister has lost his good judgment and is inciting against some of the most important institutions of state
After Indictment - 59% of Israelis Think Netanyahu Should Step Aside
Written By: Prof. Tamar Hermann, Dr. Or Anabi
The November 2019 Israeli Voice Index finds that 35% of Israelis think PM Netanyahu should resign and stand trial – of the Likud voters - 37% agree
Do Not Turn the Knesset into a Sanctuary from the Law
IDI experts issue a statement calling for the Knesset to form a special House Committee to debate immunity
Statement by IDI on the Attorney General's Announcement
As events unfold, IDI puts out a statement on the Attorney General's breaking announcement to indict Prime Minister Netanayhau
Overwhelming Support for Retaining Judicial Review Among Right Wing-Voters
A special IDI survey examined attitudes of right wing voters and found that 42% of right-wing voters support a unity government and that 43% oppose additional political power for elected officials at the expense of the Judicial Branch of government.
The Positions of the Israeli Right-Wing
Written By: Prof. Tamar Hermann, Dr. Or Anabi
This special survey examines attitudes of right wing voters on a number of issues related to September's election including the possibility of a unity government and recent proposals that would limit judicial review and oversight of Knesset and government decisions.
Netanyahu: Down, but Not Out
Written By: Yardena Schwartz
The Israeli prime minister faces many charges, yet his supporters remain behind him
IDI's Lurie Applauds Move by A-G Mandelblit to Publish Schedule of Meetings
The Israel Democracy Institute yesterday welcomed the decision by Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit to publish his schedule of meetings.
With Approval Of Mandelblit: Time to Consider Shortcomings of Outgoing Weinstein
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie
As Israel gets ready to transition to its new Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, now is a good time to ask ourselves: Was Yehuda Weinstein a good Attorney General? An opinion piece by Guy Lurie, which originally appeared in the Jerusalem Post.
Criteria for Evaluating the Success of the Israeli Attorney General
Written By: Dr. Guy Lurie, Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer
In an article in The Marker, Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Dr. Guy Lurie recommend ways of ensuring that the performance of the Israeli Attorney General is evaluated on a regular and systematic basis.
Adviser or Prosecutor? Israel's Attorney General Can't be Both
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
IDI Vice President Yedidia Stern asserts that there is a conflict of interest between the Attorney General’s two functions—as State Attorney and State Prosecutor—and the office must be split in two.
Heart vs. Head: The Case of Hanin Zoabi
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Admiral (Res.) Amichay (Ami) Ayalon
Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Admiral Ami Ayalon argue that while the heart has difficulty defending MK Hanin Zoabi's freedom of expression, the head demands that we object to the decision to remove her from parliamentary activity for six months.
Does Israel Need a Police Prosecution Department?
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Dr. Guy Lurie
In an op-ed in <em>Haaretz</em>, IDI Vice President Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and Dr. Guy Lurie call for reform that will abolish the Police Prosecution Department, leaving the Police to investigate and the Public Prosecution to bring criminal charges.
A Preemptive Strike on Iran: Who has the Authority to Decide?
Written By: Eyal Tsur, Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer
As the world considers the threat of a nuclear Iran, Israeli public discourse has focused primarily on whether or not Israel should launch a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. But who has the authority to decide whether a military operation should be conducted? In this article, IDI Vice President Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer and researcher Eyal Tsur explore the strengths and weaknesses of the current division of responsibility regarding this matter, and recommend ways of improving the system.
Minister of Justice Friedman vs. The Judicial System
Written By: Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer, Yael Cohen
Last week, the Justice Minister proposed a bill aimed at separating the duties of the Attorney General from those of the Public Prosecutor. Prof. Mordechai Kremnitzer writes that Friedman's several attempts to introduce changes to the judicial system should be seen for what they are: a part of his larger agenda of weakening the judicial system.
