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MK Simcha Rothman leads a hearing of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, May 11, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 6, 2026, 9:10 pm
Next right-wing government could create constitutional court above Supreme Court, MK says
Overhaul architect Simcha Rothman warns drastic move transferring judicial review to new bench would be needed to deal with current top court, which ‘does not obey the law’
By Jeremy Sharon
MK Simcha Rothman leads a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
July 13, 2026, 1:19 am
Bill to gut attorney general’s powers approved by Knesset committee for final readings
Opposition lawmakers warn legislation will place ‘government above the law’ and vow to petition against it, as coalition lauds it ahead of its likely passage this week
By Jeremy Sharon
MK Simcha Rothman leads a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, Jerusalem, May 27, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 10, 2026, 5:17 pm
Rothman touts coalition’s ‘wonderful’ term, drawing ire of Oct. 7 victims’ relative
Merav Svirsky tells Religious Zionism lawmaker that some are ‘paying the price for your conduct,’ is reportedly removed from Knesset panel hearing during break
By ToI Staff
Israeli lawmakers attend a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset June 9, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 9, 2026, 11:12 pm
Knesset panel revises bill creating political Oct. 7 probe, preserves coalition control
Constitution Committee removes controversial clause added last week allowing comptroller to fill vacant seats on panel, but bill allows probe to go ahead without opposition involved
By Ariela Karmel and ToI Staff
Chairman Simcha Rothman and coalition members of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee vote to advance a bill splitting the position of the attorney general, May 19, 2026. (Noam Moskowitz/Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
May 19, 2026, 4:26 pm
MKs vote to advance bills splitting and weakening role of AG, making it harder to indict PM
Opposition MKs walk out, leaving coalition lawmakers to unanimously approve bills for their first readings; deputy AG warns of ‘danger to democratic elections’
By Sam Sokol, Ariela Karmel and Jeremy Sharon
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
May 18, 2026, 8:52 pm
Smotrich attacks AG, rule of law in dramatic Knesset committee hearing
Opposition accuses coalition of dismantling checks on power in debate about bill to split AG’s role; finance minister blames her, previous government for Arab crime surge
By Ariela Karmel
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends a Knesset Finance Committee meeting, in Jerusalem, May 12, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 17, 2026, 8:55 pm
Coalition seeks to fast-track 2 key bills through committee, bypassing legal review
Marathon committee sessions expedite bills to split AG’s role and overhaul media before expected Knesset dissolution and early elections, despite legal adviser’s opposition
By Ariela Karmel
The memorial site for the Nova music festival massacre in southern Israel, February 9, 2026. (David Cohen/Flash90)
February 11, 2026, 6:31 pm
‘Over my dead body’: PM’s office drops ‘massacre’ from Oct. 7 memorial bill, sparking outrage
Legal adviser in separate panel slams plans for politically appointed inquiry into attack, with critics saying both moves aim to rewrite the day’s narrative and shift responsibility
By Ariela Karmel
Bereaved families of the October 7 massacre, opposition lawmakers, and supporters hold an alternative committee session calling for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attacks, January 19, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
January 19, 2026, 11:11 pm
Bereaved families boycott Knesset panel on political Oct 7 probe, form own committee
Hundreds of relatives, opposition lawmakers hold alternative session in parallel to Knesset Constitution panel on political probe in live split-screen
By Ariela Karmel
Hamas terrorists attack an army base next to the Erez Crossing, on October 7, 2023, in footage released by the terror group. (Screenshot: Telegram)
January 13, 2026, 11:55 am
Knesset advances bill establishing military tribunal to try October 7 perpetrators
Legislation would allow for death penalty and bar suspects from being released in prisoner exchange deals; hearings to be open to the public and broadcast live
By ToI Staff
MK Simcha Rothman leads a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting, January 5, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
January 5, 2026, 11:00 pm
Marking up bill, Knesset committee head erases clause meant to protect AG’s independence
Opposition lawmakers assail Constitution Committee chair MK Rothman after he edits legislation to allow incoming governments to sack attorney general within 100 days without cause
By Jeremy Sharon
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who, as justice minister in 2022, appointed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, appears before a hearing of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee on the splitting of the AG role, at the parliament in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025. (Screen capture: Knesset Channel via X)
November 17, 2025, 8:40 pm
Sa’ar, who tapped Baharav-Miara as AG, says role ‘dictator-like,’ must be broken up
FM, who was justice minister in anti-Netanyahu government and a one-time critic of judicial overhaul, tells lawmakers AG office in Israel has ‘built-in conflict of interest’
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Attorneys of former military advocate general Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi and former chief military prosecutor Col. Matan Solomosh arrive at her court hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's court in Tel Aviv on November 5, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
November 5, 2025, 5:02 pm
Judge extends ex-IDF legal chief’s remand after suspicions against her strengthen
Coalition MKs accuse AG of taking part in ‘deep state’ cover-up of Sde Teiman abuse video leak; former IDF chief prosecutor to be released, though he’s still a suspect
By Charlie Summers and Jeremy Sharon
Combination photo showing Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman (L) and Attorney General Gali Bahrav-Miara at a Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting, in Jerusalem, September 30, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
October 19, 2025, 9:41 am
Rothman said planning to fast-track bill that would split AG’s role into 2 jobs
Coalition official fears Haredi parties may block bill over failure to approve IDF exemptions for yeshiva students; Rothman: It’ll solve ‘inherent conflict of interest’ in current role
By ToI Staff
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara speaks at a Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee hearing, September 30, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
September 30, 2025, 9:38 pm
Bedlam in Knesset, as coalition MKs accuse AG of lying, ‘betraying’ Israel’s values
Committee chair MK Rothman blasts Baharav-Miara for failing to answer questions, insinuates conduct politically motivated; he’s ‘taking committee into gutter,’ says opposition MK
By Jeremy Sharon
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