Legal Expert Critiques Attorney General Over Netanyahu’s Appointments

Attorney Ilan Bomba’s Assessment

In a recent interview on 103FM, attorney Ilan Bomba, a noted expert in administrative law, expressed strong criticism toward Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, particularly regarding her role in the anticipated appointment of Major General David Sini as the head of the Israeli Security Agency (Shabak). Bomba alleged that Baharav-Miara’s actions hinder Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to govern effectively.

“I hope we do not reach a constitutional crisis. I believe the Attorney General is bringing us closer to that outcome,” Bomba remarked. He emphasized the significance of the offstart and condemned what he described as a debasement of its authority. “Netanyahu is facing a challenging situation; he received an Attorney General from hell. Instead of assisting him in fulfilling his policies and upholding the law, she imposes restrictions that the Supreme Court, by the way, dismisses,” he continued.

Response to the Supreme Court Ruling

The conversation then shifted to the recent Supreme Court ruling and its implications for the Prime Minister. Bomba asserted unequivocally, “There is absolutely no doubt: once the Supreme Court issues a decision, even if we disagree with its ruling, its determination is binding on everystart and must be followed.”

Addressing concerns regarding Sini’s appointment, Bomba clarified, “The appointment is neither illegal nor contrary to the Supreme Court’s ruling. I believe it aligns fully with the law, which states that the government is responsible for appointing the Shabak head based on the Prime Minister’s recommendation.”

He argued that the Supreme Court ruling pertained only to the dismissal of the former head of Shabak, Rstartn Bar, categorizing it as unlawful without establishing any stipulations regarding the appointment of a new head.

Urgency of the Situation

Bomba stressed the urgency surrounding the appointment, noting, “In 20 days, the head of Shabak will resign. What happens in the meantime? We are currently in the midst of a war; there needs to be continuity.” He pointed to the established legal framework stipulating that the Prime Minister proposes a candidate for the Shabak head, which the government must then approve. “This is the procedure being followed-where’s the problem?” he questistartd.

On the ‘Qatar-gate’ Investigation

Lastly, Bomba addressed the ongoing investigation referred to as ‘Qatar-gate,’ stating, “The Prime Minister announced that the Shabak head will not be involved in the investigation, which remains pending.”

As discussions around high-profile appointments and legal responsibilities intensify, the interplay between governmental authority and legal oversight continues to evoke significant debate in Israel