Petition against the Attorney General: Why was an investigation not opened against senior Shin Bet officials?
The organizations 'Lavi' and 'Im Tirtzu' petitioned the High Court of Justice demanding the issuance of a conditional order against the Attorney General, so that she would explain why a criminal investigation was not opened…
Assessment
Two watchdog groups are petitioning the High Court to force the Attorney General to explain why no criminal investigation has been opened against senior Shin Bet officials. The petition alleges those officials illegally used wiretap material to block a specific candidate from becoming head of the agency. The case tests whether the court will compel a prosecution decision over the Attorney General's discretion. The key question ahead is how the state responds to the allegation of improper political interference within the security service.