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Justice Ministry Moves to Bypass AG in Controversial Case

3/9/2026

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The Justice Ministry recommends transferring the Sde Teiman investigation to State Attorney Amit Aisman, bypassing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
The move followed a High Court order directing a legal official to handle the case after police completed probe into footage.
The dispute involves Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who seeks to exclude her from the inquiry.
Critics, including Movement for Quality Government in Israel, say recommendation serves political interests.

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The Justice Ministry recommends transferring the Sde Teiman investigation to State Attorney Amit Aisman, bypassing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
The move followed a High Court order directing a legal official to handle the case after police completed probe into footage.
The dispute involves Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who seeks to exclude her from the inquiry.
Critics, including Movement for Quality Government in Israel, say recommendation serves political interests.