Israeli Supreme Court Asks Justice Minister If He Plans to Appoint New Police Investigations Head Before Elections

First reported by Ynet · 20 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify if he plans to appoint the new head of the Police Investigations Department before the elections.

• 01The Supreme Court asked Justice Minister Yariv Levin to clarify his intentions regarding the Mahash appointment.
• 02The court's order focuses on whether the appointment will occur during the election period.
• 03The directive reflects concerns about the timing of the nomination process.
• 04No official response from the minister has been reported yet.
• 05The issue centers on appointing the new head of the Police Investigations Department.
• 06The court's involvement underscores the legal sensitivity of the appointment timing.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew16 minutes ago

Israeli Supreme Court Asks Justice Minister If He Plans to Appoint New Police Investigations Head Before Elections

Now 14Right · Hebrew32 minutes ago

Israeli Supreme Court Demands Clarity from Justice Minister on Police Investigations Head Appointment Before Elections

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew19 hours ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister Ahead of Elections

Now 14Right · Hebrew19 hours ago

Netanyahu Plans to Appoint Interior Minister During Election Period, Tells Israeli Supreme Court

YnetCenter · Hebrew19 hours ago

Netanyahu Plans to Appoint New Interior Minister During Election Period

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew20 hours ago

Netanyahu Promises Supreme Court He Will Soon Appoint Interior Minister

YnetCenter · Hebrew20 hours ago

Israel Plans to Appoint Interior Minister During Election Period, State Tells Supreme Court

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