Shagit Afik
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Shagit Afik, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Bar Association Demands Knesset Convene to Elect State Comptroller After Supreme Court Ruling
Following a Supreme Court ruling invalidating the election of Israel's State Comptroller, the Bar Association demands the Knesset convene to elect a new comptroller. Knesset Speak…
Knesset Legal Advisor Urges Supreme Court to Reject Petition Halting Budget Transfers
The Knesset legal advisor urged Israel's Supreme Court to reject a petition freezing budget transfers, including funds for ultra-Orthodox education, arguing the Finance Committee…
Israeli Summer Travel, Political Budget Moves, and Corporate Pay Debates Mark a Tense July
In July, around 2.6 million Israelis travel amid security tensions, while political budget approvals continue unchecked. Monday.com founders seek large pay raises despite layoffs…
Israeli State Comptroller Vacancy Delays Critical Reports on October 7 Nova Massacre Security Failures
Israel has been without a State Comptroller since July 2026, delaying critical audit reports on the October 7, 2023 Nova party massacre and related security failures. Political di…
Israeli Finance Committee Approves Hundreds of Millions for Haredi Sector and Settlements Amid Election Recess
During the election recess, Israel's Finance Committee is approving hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers to the Haredi sector and settlements, including urgent fund…
Israeli Finance Committee to Debate Northern Defense Budget Amid Political Clash
The Israeli Knesset Finance Committee will discuss a nearly one billion shekel budget for northern community defense after a political dispute between coalition and opposition mem…
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Bypasses Opposition to Approve Controversial Budget Transfers to Haredi and Settlement Institutions
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invoked an emergency clause to convene the Finance Committee during recess, enabling approval of controversial budget transfers totaling nearly 500 mill…
Israeli Attorney General Demands Supreme Court Freeze Police Investigations Unit Reform Law
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has requested the Supreme Court to freeze a new law establishing an independent Police Investigations Department, citing risks of polit…
Knesset Legal Advisor Urges Supreme Court Not to Freeze Police Investigations Law
The Knesset's legal advisor, Shagit Afik, asked Israel's Supreme Court to deny a petition to freeze the new Police Investigations Department law, citing the upcoming eight-month p…
Legal Advisors in Israeli Knesset Dominate and Restrict Legislative Work, New Documentary Reveals
A documentary reveals that Israel's Knesset legal advisors have become dominant political actors, restricting lawmakers' ability to pass legislation. This shift has created fear a…
Knesset Legal Advisor Finds Major Flaws in Law Exempting Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers from Arrests
The Knesset legal advisor criticized the recent law freezing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, citing major legislative flaws and constitutional issues. This follows the St…
Israeli Knesset Legal Advisor Finds Flaws in Draft Law on Draft Dodgers' Detention
The Knesset's legal advisor ruled that the draft law on detaining draft dodgers was improperly legislated and conflicted with military needs, amid government plans to mobilize 240…
Netanyahu Delays Supreme Court-Ordered Re-Vote for State Comptroller Amid Political Maneuvering
Three weeks after the Supreme Court ordered a re-vote for Israel’s State Comptroller, Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Ohana have delayed implementation amid political disputes. Atto…
Channel 14 Launches Intimidation Campaign Against Knesset Legal Advisor Amid Media Law Dispute
Channel 14 has launched a campaign against Knesset legal advisor Shagit Afik, who is reviewing the Media Weakening Law for the Supreme Court. The channel, benefiting from the law…
Finance and Transportation Ministries Push Major Public Transport Reform Without Ultra-Orthodox Parties
The Israeli Finance and Transportation Ministries are pushing a major public transport reform law without ultra-Orthodox party support after they blocked its vote before the Kness…
Israeli Communications Reform Law Frozen by Supreme Court Amid Legal Challenges
Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily frozen key provisions of a new communications reform law passed by the Knesset, following petitions challenging its legality. The law, promo…
Likud's Amichai Shikli Defends Shin Bet Chief Zini, Criticizes IDF Chief and Liberman
Likud’s Amichai Shikli praised Shin Bet chief David Zini’s counterterrorism work and dismissed Avigdor Liberman’s election interference claims as conspiratorial. He defended Shin…
Israeli Knesset Approves Dissolution and Sets October 27 Elections
The Israeli Knesset voted unanimously to dissolve itself, scheduling elections for October 27, 2024, while increasing party funding and maintaining IDF service length until 2027.
Shas Leader Deri Blocks Party Funding Law Vote, Delays Knesset Dissolution Date
Shas leader Aryeh Deri blocked a vote on the party funding law that sets the Knesset dissolution date for July 17, demanding opposition support. The opposition refused, sending th…
Israeli Coalition Seeks Last-Minute Changes to Weaken New Broadcasting Law
Israel's coalition is pushing last-minute changes to the Broadcasting Law that would alter the new media council's composition, raising legal concerns. The law, which reforms the…
Knesset Legal Advisor Warns of Procedural Flaws as Communication Law Vote Begins
The Knesset's legal advisor warned of procedural flaws in the Communication Law's legislative process due to lack of committee discussion on amendments, as the vote begins. A spli…
Brothers in Arms Urges Criminal Probe into Deputy Minister Almog Cohen for Repeated Breach of Publication Bans
Brothers in Arms has called on Israeli legal authorities to open a criminal investigation into Deputy Minister Almog Cohen for repeatedly violating publication bans by revealing c…
Knesset Approves Gender Segregation in Higher Education Amid Legislative Push
The Knesset approved a law allowing gender segregation in advanced academic degrees, expanding separation beyond classrooms. The bill, led by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, passed 52-43…
Israeli Supreme Court Suspends Yeshiva Students' Arrest Exemption Law Pending Further Review
Israel's Supreme Court temporarily blocks a new law exempting yeshiva students from arrest for draft evasion, ordering further review amid legal and military opposition. Arrests o…
Knesset Approves Detention Law Amid Political Turmoil and Disclosure Controversy
The Knesset approved the Detention Law amid a contentious session requiring ultra-Orthodox MKs to disclose relatives facing draft evasion enforcement. The vote followed political…
Chaos Erupts in Knesset During Ultra-Orthodox MPs' Conflict of Interest Declarations
Tensions flared in the Knesset as ultra-Orthodox MKs read conflict of interest disclosures mandated by the legal advisor ahead of votes on the Detention Law, sparking heated excha…
Knesset Legal Advisor Sends Unusual Letter on Conflict of Interest Before Vote on Yeshiva Students' Detention Freeze
Before the Knesset votes on a law freezing detention and legal proceedings against yeshiva students refusing military service, the Knesset Legal Advisor instructed MKs with relati…
Knesset Legal Advisor Demands Transparency from Haredi MKs on Draft Evasion Bill
Knesset legal advisor Shagit Afik has urged Haredi MKs to disclose information on draft evasion ahead of a vote on a bill freezing arrests of Haredi draft evaders until at least N…
Israeli Knesset Set to Approve Basic Law Recognizing Torah Study as Fundamental Value
The Israeli Knesset will finalize the Basic Law: Torah Study today, recognizing Torah study as a fundamental value after removing a controversial clause granting benefits to yeshi…
Israeli Coalition Pushes Final Legislative Package to Fulfill Netanyahu-Haredi Agreements
The Israeli Knesset is advancing a final legislative package to fulfill Netanyahu's commitments to Haredi parties, including laws on Torah study, draft-dodger arrests, kosher cert…
Israeli Medical Deans Warn Gender Segregation Law Threatens Healthcare Quality
Israeli medical school deans have jointly warned that a proposed gender segregation law in higher education will harm medical training, endanger public health, and damage Israel's…
Opposition Demands Halt to Controversial Israeli Media Law Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
Opposition Knesset members demand halting a controversial media law after last-minute changes by Communications Minister Shlomo Karai, ahead of a rare Supreme Court hearing on Jul…
Knesset Approves Controversial Yeshiva Students Arrest Exemption Law Amid Legal Challenges
The Knesset committee approved a law exempting yeshiva students from arrests, expected to be overturned by the Supreme Court due to constitutional and procedural issues. The law i…
Israeli Knesset Committee Approves Second and Third Readings of Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law
The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the "Arrests Law" to freeze the detention of yeshiva students, amid legal criticism and coalition disputes. Final votes…
Knesset Debate on Yeshiva Students' Military Service Erupts in Heated Clash
A Knesset committee debate on a bill regulating yeshiva students' military service turned into a heated clash, leading to a recess. Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf's claim that there a…
Israeli Journalists Demand Halt to Rapid Broadcasting Law Legislation Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
The Israeli Journalists Organization has urgently called on the Knesset's legal advisor to halt the Communications Committee's fast-tracked broadcasting law legislation ahead of a…
Hidden Research Reveals Risks of Gender Segregation in Advanced Haredi Academic Programs
A suppressed 2024 study commissioned by Israel's Council for Higher Education warns that gender segregation in advanced Haredi academic programs risks harming professional standar…
Israeli Parliament Passes Controversial Basic Law on Torah Study Without Key Rights Clause
The Israeli Knesset passed a Basic Law on Torah Study without a clause granting yeshiva students rights over soldiers, creating legal uncertainty. The law, part of a political dea…
Shas Threatens Netanyahu Over Torah Study Law, Jeopardizing Coalition Unity
The Shas party has threatened to leave the religious right-wing bloc if the Basic Law on Torah Study is weakened, challenging coalition stability. The dispute centers on Likud's a…
Netanyahu and Smotrich Demand Haredi Yeshiva Support for Controversial Laws in Exchange for Funding
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich demand Haredi yeshiva leaders publicly support two controversial laws to receive increased funding. Legal challenges and opp…
Israeli Parliament Legal Advisor Urges Immediate Re-Election for State Comptroller
The Knesset's legal advisor has called for new elections for the State Comptroller within two weeks following a Supreme Court ruling annulling the previous vote. Despite oppositio…
Finance Ministry Rebukes Knesset Legal Advisor Over Allegations of Public Servant Incitement
Israel's Finance Ministry sharply criticized Knesset Legal Advisor Shagit Afik for unfounded accusations against ministry staff amid a 7 million shekel budget overrun by a new gov…
Last-Minute Legislative Deals Stall Israeli Parliament's Fast-Track Schedule
Moshe Gafni opposes changes to the Basic Law on Torah Study, risking its approval and related legislation. The Knesset advanced a kosher fraud bill, while Communications Minister…
Last-Minute Legislative Deals Stall Israel's Torah Study Basic Law and Media Reform Bills
Moshe Gafni opposes changes to the Basic Law on Torah Study, risking its failure and related legislation. Meanwhile, the Knesset advances a kosher certification bill and modifies…
Coalition Opposes Gafni's Demand to Exclude Soldiers from Basic Law on Torah Study
Coalition chairman Ofir Katz opposes Degel HaTorah leader Moshe Gafni's demand to keep the Basic Law on Torah Study unchanged, insisting it must also recognize combat soldiers' ri…
Israeli Parliament Legal Advisor Says Torah Students Could Receive Military Benefits Under New Law
The Knesset's legal advisor stated that if the Basic Law on Torah Study passes, Torah students could be entitled to benefits similar to soldiers, including free university educati…
Netanyahu Demands Ultra-Orthodox Loyalty to His Bloc Ahead of Elections
Ahead of upcoming elections, Netanyahu demands ultra-Orthodox parties commit to his bloc in exchange for advancing key legislation, but parties remain cautious and set strict cond…
Israeli Coalition Faces Opposition Over Controversial Communications Law Reform
Israel's Communications Law, designed to overhaul the TV market and introduce a government news app, passed committee readings but faces opposition from ultra-Orthodox parties ove…
