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Netanyahu defies A-G, appoints unqualified interim civil service chief – Israel Politics

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Netanyahu defies A-G, appoints unqualified interim civil service chief – Israel Politics

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially appointed Roi Kachlon to the influential position of interim civil service commissioner (CSC), contrary to a legal opinion by Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara issued last week, which deemed Kachlon unqualified for the position. According to the High Court of Justice, opinions by the attorney-general legally bind the government. Netanyahu’s … Read more

Israeli minister Amichai Eliyahu: Firing A-G more crucial than hostages – Israel Politics

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Israeli minister Amichai Eliyahu: Firing A-G more crucial than hostages – Israel Politics

Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu claimed that “nothing,” including bringing Gaza hostages home, “is more important than firing” attorney-general Gali Baharav-Miara in a Wednesday evening interview with Army Radio. In the interview, Eliyahu lamented the lack of priority given to dismissing Baharav-Miara from her role by the cabinet. “This is what we are saying – … Read more

Matt Gaetz joining One America News as anchor after AG derailment

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Matt Gaetz joining One America News as anchor after AG derailment

Ex-Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz — whose nomination as US Attorney General got derailed last month by sexual misconduct and drug abuse allegations — is getting his own show on One America News Network. The move was announced by OAN on Tuesday morning following a report from CNN, which broke the news Monday night. According to … Read more

MKs propose criminal investigation into AG – Israel Politics

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MKs propose criminal investigation into AG – Israel Politics

Knesset members Zvi Sukkot and Simcha Rothman have proposed a legislative amendment that would permit a criminal investigation into the attorney general and the state attorney, Israeli media reported Tuesday. Under the proposed law, the police could approach the Minister of Justice to appoint a prosecutor with the same powers as the Attorney General … Read more

Plenum to debate firing of A-G on Wednesday, coalition factions in favor – Israel Politics

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Plenum to debate firing of A-G on Wednesday, coalition factions in favor – Israel Politics

For the first time, the Knesset plenum will hold a debate on Wednesday to discuss firing Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana (Likud) approved the proposal in a meeting on Monday, in which lawmakers from Likud, Religious Zionist Party, United Torah Judaism, and Otzma Yehudit solidified the proposal around the question: Why has … Read more

14 ministers push to dismiss Attorney-General over legal disputes – Israel Politics

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14 ministers push to dismiss Attorney-General over legal disputes – Israel Politics

Nearly half of the government’s ministers have signed a letter demanding to remove Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara from her position, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi revealed in an interview on Radio Kol Hai on Thursday morning. According to Karhi, 14 out of the government’s 33 ministers have already signed the letter. If over half of the … Read more

Trump NATO Ambassador Nominee Linked to Scam Company That Promoted ‘Masculine Toilets’ for Men with Big Penises

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Trump NATO Ambassador Nominee Linked to Scam Company That Promoted ‘Masculine Toilets’ for Men with Big Penises

Samuel Corum/Getty Images; basketcase57 via Reddit Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO, is facing renewed scrutiny over his involvement with a fraudulent company that marketed bizarre products, including the infamous “Masculine Toilet” designed for men with exceptionally long genitals. Whitaker, a former U.S. … Read more

Attorney General may restrict PM Netanyahu’s choice for Commisioner – Israel Politics

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Netanyahu defies A-G, appoints unqualified interim civil service chief – Israel Politics

The Attorney General is backing down from her position that an appointment cannot be made without a search committee, but is setting conditions for appointing a Civil Service Commissioner without one. According to the Attorney General’s position, “First, the committee will operate with ongoing legal counsel from the Prime Minister’s Office’s legal advisor and … Read more

A-G accuses Israeli gov’t of trying to remove blocks to unchecked power – Israel Politics

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Netanyahu defies A-G, appoints unqualified interim civil service chief – Israel Politics

A government proposal to end the service of seven different ministerial legal advisors is illegal, and based on “foreign interests” geared towards removing restrictions on government power, the Attorney General’s Office wrote in a legal opinion on Sunday morning. The legal opinion came hours before the government was set to vote in its weekly … Read more

Attorney General’s Allegations; Waiter’s Friendship Has Contributed to Liam Payne’s Tragic Fate? WATCH

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Attorney General’s Allegations; Waiter’s Friendship Has Contributed to Liam Payne’s Tragic Fate? WATCH

DJ Alesso Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Liam Payne at EDC, Lights Up the Night The world was left in shock following the sudden passing of Liam Payne, as tributes poured in from all corners. Recently, at EDC Orlando, DJ Alesso paid a touching tribute to his late friend during his set. The two had formed … Read more