Yitzhak Pindrus says governments should be able to fire AGs they didn't appoint, claims Baharav-Miara's selection by former justice minister Sa'ar is grounds for her dismissal

Transportation minister faced legal pushback to candidacy of Moshe Ben Zaken as ministry's director-general, appointing him acting deputy instead for past 6 months

Attorneys said to believe bench may still be swayed by evidence yet to be presented, with possibility of plea bargain also seen as slim

Walla and Channel 13 news also report justices urged sides to reach plea bargain 'for the sake of the country'

Police and attorney general also expected to oppose proposal allowing detention of Israeli citizens for six months without trial amid wave of Arab community killings

Agency's chief says it can't replace police, active role in fight may jeopardize national security; AG raises fear of legal woes, exposure of sources

Eliyahu Revivo wants security agency involved in fighting Arab crime despite objection by AG and Shin Bet; his brother, Lod mayor, threatens to recruit MKs to bring down government

Gali Baharav-Miara says coalition legislation may lead to politicization of law enforcement, harm to personal liberties, but stops short of suggesting court strike law

Meeting two weeks ago was mostly aimed at Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and convincing both sides to avert prolonged court process, TV news reports

Gali Baharav-Miara tells PM's defense team she won't back move that would have seen judge try to bring about plea deal