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Explainer: The Prime Minister’s Decision to Pursue the Dismissal of the Head of the Shin Bet
Written By: Prof. Amichai Cohen, Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer
On March 20, 2025, Israel’s government voted in favor of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet, citing "growing distrust" in the security chief. The following document answers key legal questions around this announcement.
Israel Needs a DOGE, But Not Like America’s
Written By: Tomer Lotan
Many in Israel have watched Elon Musk's DOGE department and advocated for implementing the same approach in Israel. However, the model should be attuned to Israeli needs, including reducing the inflated number of government ministries and curbing wasteful budget allocations, such as the coalitionary funds.
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.
Meridor's Resignation Raises Serious Concerns
“Meridor's resignation raises serious concerns that management of the worst economic crisis Israel has encountered in recent decades is characterized by a lack of systematic policies or priorities"
Tensions Arise Between Civil Service Comissioner and Director-General of the Prime Minister's Office
Yesterday, IDI held a roundtable discussion on how to appoint senior-level civil service professionals, under the direction of Eli Groner, director-general of the Prime Minister's office. At the forum, Groner discussed a dialogue that will take place Sunday in the Cabinet on the subject of establishing hiring search committees.
The State Comptroller: Auditing the Auditor
Written By: Dr. Arye Carmon
As State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss approaches the end of his term, IDI Former President and Founder Dr. Arye Carmon takes issue with him for overstepping the bounds of his authority and for his excessive media presence, in an op-ed originally published in Hebrew in Yedioth Ahronoth on January 31, 2012. In particular, Dr. Carmon singles out Lindenstrauss's statements that the Comptroller's office is the "fourth branch of government" and that "everything is auditable."
