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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 536

parliamentary immunity

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi in the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, October 30, 2024. (Dani Shem-Tov/Knesset)
November 24, 2024, 11:51 pm
Likud minister asserts that government has right to enact ‘regime change’ in Israel
In separate comments, Karhi suggests abolishing High Court, replacing it with body overseen by Knesset; ministerial panel backs firebrand legislator’s bill to enhance MKs’ immunity
By Sam Sokol and ToI Staff
Labor MK Naama Lazimi attends a Finance Committee meeting at the Knesset on December 18, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
April 2, 2024, 10:01 pm
Report: Police seek to open probe of MK for taking part in highway-blocking protest
Labor lawmaker Naama Lazimi says investigation is ‘a warning light that should concern all of us,’ adding a message to Ben Gvir: ‘I’m not afraid of you’
By ToI Staff
MK Ofir Katz leads a committee meeting in the Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 17, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
February 5, 2023, 8:40 pm
Coalition whip pushes bill to grant mayors immunity from arrest
Ofir Katz of Likud says municipal leaders need protection similar to that enjoyed by Knesset members to dissuade ‘enemies’ seeking to tarnish reputations
By ToI Staff
Then-Joint List Knesset member Ofer Cassif appears to hit a police officer in the West Bank on May 13, 2022. (Screenshot)
August 2, 2022, 3:07 pm
Joint List MK to be questioned by police over video of him assaulting officer
Months after incident, police get permission from attorney general for probe of Ofer Cassif, a sitting member of Knesset
By ToI Staff
Joint List party members Ahmad Tibi, left, and Ofer Cassif during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem August 22, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 16, 2022, 3:15 pm
Police ask attorney-general to allow criminal probes of Joint List MKs Tibi, Cassif
Force accuses the two lawmakers of assaulting police officers, obstructing a police officer in carrying out his duties, and making threats; pair deny they did anything wrong
By ToI Staff
Joint List party members Ahmad Tibi, left, and Ofer Cassif during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem August 22, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 16, 2022, 12:36 am
Police reportedly seeking criminal probes of Joint List MKs Tibi, Cassif
In recent events caught on video, Cassif seen hitting cop as security forces block his vehicle, while Tibi is accused of obstructing police by helping a suspect escape arrest
By ToI Staff
Likud MK David Bitan arrives for a court hearing at the Lod District Court, on January 19, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
January 19, 2022, 10:06 pm
Report: Police used NSO’s spyware in corruption probe of Likud MK
Law enforcement allegedly obtained photographs and information from phone of David Bitan’s acquaintance; lawmaker appears in court for first time in trial
By ToI Staff
Likud MK David Bitan at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on August 9, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
August 9, 2021, 3:35 pm
Likud MK indicted on graft charges after forgoing parliamentary immunity request
David Bitan accused of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and tax offenses for allegedly accepting bribes while in office
By ToI Staff
Likud MK David Bitan attends a Knesset Arrangements Committee meeting on June 23, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 5, 2021, 2:23 pm
Likud MK forgoes right to seek parliamentary immunity from graft indictment
David Bitan’s lawyers tell attorney general he is confident in his innocence, will contend with charges in court
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his corruption trial hearing at the Jerusalem District Court, February 8, 2021. (Reuven Castro/Pool)
February 8, 2021, 8:53 am
Netanyahu formally pleads not guilty in 2nd court appearance of corruption trial
With hundreds of protesters outside, PM arrives early for hearing, then leaves with permission; judges say they’ll consider delay of evidentiary stage; elections 6 weeks away
By Michael Bachner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing a face mask in line with public health restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, stands inside the courtroom as his corruption trial opens at the Jerusalem District Court, May 24, 2020. (Ronen Zvulun/ Pool Photo via AP)
February 7, 2021, 10:26 pm
On trial during elections? Timetable at stake as Netanyahu back in court
Judges will hear defendants’ response to indictment and requests for delay until after March vote; PM, making 2nd court appearance, tells supporters to stay home due to COVID risk
By Michael Bachner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) on trial at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 24, 2020. (Amit Shabi/POOL)
January 11, 2021, 1:17 pm
Netanyahu’s 2nd court appearance in graft trial set for February 8
Original hearing planned for Wednesday was postponed due to nationwide lockdown, renewing allegations the prime minister manipulated virus response to suit his needs
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is surrounded by Likud lawmakers as he gives a press statement ahead of the start of his trial at the District Court in Jerusalem, May 24, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 8, 2021, 10:54 am
Judges delay Netanyahu’s 2nd appearance in court for his trial, citing lockdown
PM was to attend Jan. 13 hearing; indefinite postponement renews claims he is manipulating virus response to suit his needs; AG gives defense team required papers on opening probe
By Michael Bachner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lawyers, Boaz Ben Tzur (right) and Amit Hadad (second right), at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on December 6, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 6, 2021, 9:17 pm
Court blocks Netanyahu trial delay but says AG must show written proof on probes
Judges order Mandelblit to produce ‘without delay’ documentary evidence that he formally approved opening PM’s investigation; defense wants whole case closed if no such evidence
By ToI Staff and Michael Bachner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a televised statement at the Knesset in Jerusalem on December 22, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 6, 2021, 4:25 pm
Netanyahu seeks delay at court, weighs reviving parliamentary immunity bid
Defense lawyers ask for more time due to AG’s acknowledgment he did not okay probes in writing, which they claim requires nixing all the charges
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
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