Legal Counsel Opposes Justice Minister's Appointments During Election Period

The Attorney General has asked the Supreme Court to prevent the advancement of appointments within the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) during the election period. Justice Minister Yariv Levin had announced his intention to proceed with these appointments approximately one month ago.

The Attorney General's response to the court argues that promoting these appointments now is inconsistent with established legal precedents regarding appointments during elections. The response raises concerns about a potential "political snatching" and "foreign considerations" in the selection of committee members and the candidates for the department's director and supervisor roles.

According to the Attorney General, these are significant positions within the law enforcement system. The individuals appointed are expected to lead the establishment and shaping of a new Mahash structure. A key argument against the appointments centers on Minister Levin's influence over the selection committee. The Attorney General asserts that the minister has "direct and dominant influence over three of the five members of the appointing committee," including the Director General of the Ministry of Justice, who chairs the committee, a representative chosen by the minister, and a representative from the Civil Service Commissioner whose selection involved the Ministry's Director General.