Attorney-general urges High Court to block PID appointments, warns of politicization

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara has urged the High Court of Justice to block two senior appointments to the restructured Police Investigation Department (PID) during the current election period, citing concerns about politicization and binding the next government. This filing responds to Justice Minister Yariv Levin's insistence that the appointments proceed before the October 27 election. The High Court has temporarily halted the process, with a hearing scheduled for December 28.

• Baharav-Miara argues that election-period restrictions apply regardless of whether the election was called early or is on schedule, aiming to prevent last-minute appointments that could limit a future government's options.
• She contends that Levin has substantial influence over the appointments committee, despite his claim of limited involvement, due to the selection process of its members.
• The Attorney-General also asserts that making these appointments would prematurely establish the new PID before the court rules on the underlying legislation, creating
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