Attorney General

Rabbi Ovadia’s grandson blasts court over memorial ban

Yonatan Yosef says a Supreme Court ruling blocking a state memorial conference for his grandfather wrongly shifts authority from elected officials to the legal establishment.

Study warns: Unelected officials weakening Knesset authority

New Yachin Center study warns balance of power has shifted from elected lawmakers to the Knesset's legal bureaucracy, calls for reforms to restore legislative authority to members of Knesset.

Attorney General sends warning letter to government ministers

Following the dissolution of the Knesset, Attorney Baharav-Miara informed ministers that Israel has officially entered the period of a caretaker government and instructed them to consult with her before making any significant decisions.

Law limiting the Attorney General's powers approved

The Knesset plenum approved, in its second and third readings, the law defining the powers of the Attorney General.

The battle over yeshiva funding

AG supports, Smotrich opposes: High Court discusses revoking tax benefits from haredi yeshivas whose students evaded conscription.

Bill to split AG's role may not pass before Knesset dissolves

Bill to split Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's role in two, a move started during the previous Knesset during then-Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's term, may not become law before Knesset dissolves, sources say.

Legal advisor warns against splitting role of Attorney General

The legal adviser to the Constitution Committee warned of severe harm to individual rights if the role of the chief prosecutor is removed from the Attorney General.

No arrests of deserters on election day

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee said, following discussions with the Attorney General and the police commissioner, that on Election Day there will be no enforcement operations against deserters.

Demand to block warning lines for haredi draft evaders

A Tel Aviv council member has asked the Attorney General and the police commissioner to open an investigation and order the blocking of phone alert lines allegedly used to thwart arrests of haredi draft evaders.

Bill to split role of Attorney General passes first reading

Knesset approves in a first reading, by a vote of 65 to 47, the bill to split the role of the Attorney General.

Smotrich outrage:

‘Very soon we will end the Attorney General's dictatorship’

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launches sharp attack on Attorney General during Knesset committee debate, accusing her and her office of persecuting IDF officers and the government while neglecting crime and personal security in Israel.

Attorney General

I have not yet reviewed Netanyahu pardon request

The Attorney General clarified that she has not yet reviewed Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request and that any report to the contrary is incorrect.

Democrat Representative defends Yeshiva students

Patrick Ryan wrote to Prime Minister Netanyahu to ask that he ensure Yeshiva students with American citizenship can travel freely despite sanctions for avoiding IDF service.

High Court of Justice unanimously overturns AG dismissal

Seven justices of the High Court of Justice unanimously rule that the government’s decisions to change the dismissal mechanism and to dismiss Baharav-Miara are null and void.

AG withholds key recusals in handling of MAG case

A report reveals that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara did not disclose key recusals by senior staff while seeking an external opinion on her own conflict of interest and continuing to direct the case.

Supreme Court to rule on MAG case petitions

A panel of three Supreme Court justices will hear three petitions today challenging the Attorney General's and the State Attorney's involvement in the Military Advocate-General's investigation.

Justice Minister:

'Retired judge to replace AG for Sde Teiman investigation'

Yariv Levin wrote to the acting Civil Service Commissioner requesting approval to appoint retired judge Asher Kula as a temporary replacement for government legal adviser Gali Baharav-Miara in the Sde Teiman scandal.

'Earthquake under the Deep State'

Ben-Gvir: 'Advocate General's phone had evidence against the AG'

Minister Ben-Gvir alleged that the missing phone of former MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi contains damning evidence implicating the Attorney General in the Sde Teiman affair.

Haredi parties to support bill to split Attorney General position

Haredi parties agree to back bill to split Attorney General's role, in exchange for support on a different bill.

Will the haredim boycott?

Coalition to advance bill to split AG's position

'Passing this bill is first and foremost in the interests of the haredim, no one suffers from the Attorney General more than them,' coalition source says.

Two residents of Tiberias charged with murder of Daniel Aslan

Attorney General filed indictment against two Tiberias residents for the murder of 21-year-old Daniel Aslan. Another man is accused of setting the getaway car on fire, fourth suspect hasn't been caught.

Haredi MK warns of violence over haredi draft

The Beitar Illit city council held a special session in MK Porush's protest tent beneath the Justice Ministry to protest attempts to draft haredim by force.

MK Porush launches hunger strike against arrest of draft dodgers

Member of Knesset Meir Porush began a protest on Thursday morning outside the office of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem.

Defying The Supreme Court:

Government to vote on dismissing Attorney General

The government is expected to immediately begin the process of finding a new Attorney General after the vote to dismiss Gali Baharav-Miara.

The Attorney General's last crusade?

In Gali Baharav-Miara's fantasy world, the reality in which the prime minister and Cabinet ministers run the country constitutes an imminent threat. Opinion.

AG summoned to hearing again after failure to appear

The ministerial committee headed by Minister Amichai Chikli summoned the Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for another hearing after she did not appear today.

Senior judge investigated for fraud and forgery

The investigation centers on allegations of forgery and fraud related to the judge’s professional conduct. The judge in question is described as highly experienced and well-regarded in the judiciary.

AG slams proposal to dismiss her as politically driven

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara releases scathing legal opinion denouncing a government-backed proposal allowing her dismissal without traditional oversight, warning it would politicize the role and erode the rule of law.

Government and AG clash over funding Haaretz

On Sunday, the Attorney General issued a letter to government workers, instructing them to disregard the government's unanimous resolution to cut funding to Haaretz.

Religious Zionist MK:

'Even if the rabbis enlist,they would call it draft evasion'

Religious Zionist Party MK Simcha Rothman explained why the term 'Draft Evasion Law' used by the opposition is incorrect.

Attorney General fights division of her role

After the cabinet approved the change to the Attorney General's role, Gali Baharav-Miara claimed that the move was intended to influence the Netanyahu trial.

Replacing AG:

Coalition has failed, process will restart

Following coalition disagreements, Constitution Committee meeting to elect Knesset representative to propose candidates for Attorney General position was canceled.

Throw them out already!

It’s the same exact rallies every single week. They simply change the signs or write on the back of them. Opinion.

Attorney General:

'Government trying to be above law; we will not be deterred'

Attorney General due to forgo today's Cabinet meeting regarding her dismissal, sends curt letter to government.

Attorney General's precondition for ISA Director's dismissal

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara stated that the government must receive a recommendation from the Advisory Committee for Senior Appointments before firing the director of the ISA.

Sa'ar:

'I recommended AG for position, but now she must go'

Foreign Minister who recommended Attorney Gali Baharav-Miara for the position of Attorney General says he now supports the Justice Minister's move to impeach her for preventing the government from functioning properly.

Justice Minister Levin launches move to impeach Attorney General

Justice Minister Yariv Levin sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary to advance a motion of no-confidence against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for her 'inappropriate conduct.'

80-year-old indicted for anti-Netanyahu incitement

Indictment filed against 80-year-old resident of Ness Ziona for incitement to terrorism against Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Sara Netanyahu:

'Investigation is a politicized witch hunt'

Sara Netanyahu's attorney claims the legal inquiry against Sara is politically motivated, illegal and biased.

Minister Eliyahu:

'Path to hostages leads through dismissing AG'

Amichai Eliyahu claimed dismissing the Attorney General is crucial while downplaying Iran's nuclear threat.

Letter calling for A-G's dismissal

Minister Karhi disappointed that Shas did not sign

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi expresses disappointment over the refusal of Shas ministers to sign a letter calling for the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Pilots planning strike if AG is dismissed

A group of reserve IDF pilots is planning to end their volunteer service if the Attorney General is dismissed.

Government seeks to bypass AG for daycare subsidies

The government is trying to find creative ways to bypass the Attorney General who will oppose any move that allows subsidizing daycare centers for families of yeshiva students.

Yair Netanyahu:

'Supreme Court, Attorney General are destroying the state'

The Prime Minister's son attacked the judicial system regarding the arrest of the Israelis suspected of murdering the terrorist on October 7.

Ben-Gvir calls to split AG position from government

Justice Minister refuses to discuss bill which would grant responsibility for prosecution to State Attorney instead of to Attorney General.

MK Sukkot:

'AG did not try to save Arutz Sheva'

Religious Zionist Party MK Zvi Sukkot claims the new ban on Al Jazeera is ineffective due to the many restrictions imposed by the Attorney General.

Attorney General:

Prepare to begin drafting haredim on April 1st

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara submitted her answer to the Supreme Court regarding the draft law, saying that since the law has expired, nothing prevents the enlistment of yeshiva students.

Government considering replacing AG for draft case

Cabinet ministers say that they will not use the Attorney General as legal counsel in the Supreme Court if she does not change her opinion on the haredi Draft Law.

Case against Joint List MK dropped despite inciting video

Ayman Odeh will not be investigated despite making a video calling for Arabs to desert Israeli security forces.

Knesset subcomittee to meet today to decide how to judge Hamas

The meeting will include Justice Minister Levin and the Attorney General, and deal with alternatives to the normal criminal justice system.

New law to give sweeping powers to ISA

Proposed legislation would see the ISA receive even more access to citizens' information, but does not include any legal oversight.

A-G: Threats of dismissal won't deter me

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara responds to criticism from Justice Minister over her refusal to represent govt. to Supreme Court.

MK Rothman: 'Comittee may impeach the Attorney General'

The Constitution Committee chairman says that the investigation into the Pegasus spyware may lead to charges against the Attorney General.

Interior Minister slams Ben-Gvir over 'rights' comment

Minister Moshe Arbel calls for more moderate approach to recent controversies following Ben-Gvir's right to live' comment.

Justice Minister to use private council for reasonableness case

Yariv Levin will not be represented by the Attorney General to defend the reasonableness standard law.

Memory lapse by former Attorney General

Former Attorney General Menachem Mazus claims that no one has tried to block Ayalon Highway before - but what about the Disengagement Law?

Likud MK withdraws bill reducing AG's powers

MK Eli Dallal is canceling his bill 'in a genuine spirit of trying to find compromise.'

Likud: Bill to split powers of attorney general not on agenda

Power to prosecute Cabinet ministers would be transferred from attorney general to state attorney under proposed legislation.

Regulating ministerial legal advisors: the end of democracy?

The absolute powers of government legal advisors are not enshrined in law, but were introduced by former Chief Justice Aharon Barak.Op-ed.

AG assigned maximum threat level

Security sources claim that a combination of events has made Israel's Attorney General the most threatened individual in the country.