Gali Baharav-Miara

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.

Report:

Justice Min. asked AG to investigate PM to prevent ICC warrants

AG Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly dismisses request to open criminal probe against Netanyahu and Gallant to prevent ICC from issuing warrants, saying the ICC would not accept such a move.

Labor Minister:

'Delay cancellation of daycare subsidies for at least a year'

Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur sends letter to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, says three months 'absolutely unrealistic,' demands cancellation of daycare subsidies be delayed by at least a year.

Haredim vs. AG:

'Unfortunate decision, child abuse'

Haredi parties criticized the decision to stop subsidizing daycares for yeshiva students eligible for enlistment. "A direct blow to Haredi women who go out to work for their livings."

Attorney General:

No daycare subsidies for draft candidates

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara informed Labor Minister Ben-Tzur from Shas that the state no longer has the authority to finance aid for the children of yeshiva students who do not enlist.

One Year Later:

Investigation into Yair Golan for incitement to refuse service

The prosecution announced to Religious Zionist Party chairman Yehuda Wald that materials regarding the complaint against Golan had been transferred to the Israel Police for examination.

Activists hold wake-up protest outside Attorney General's home

Activists from the Im Tirtzu organization hold peaceful protest outside the home of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, demanding an end to the incitement and road closures, and a return to normalcy.

Minister Chikli:

Vote during government meeting on firing Attorney General

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli urges vote to fire Attorney General. 'We're drowning already, Prime Minister; this is the time to show Mrs. Miara the door.'

Attorney General:

3,000 haredim must be immediately drafted into IDF

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara says following Supreme Court ruling that haredi students cannot avoid IDF service that thousands of haredim must be drafted immediately, more must be drafted in the future.

'Not the time'

Government responds to Attorney General's demand for war inquiry

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs refused the Attorney General's demand that the government establish a committee of inquiry into the October 7th massacre.

A-G to Netanyahu:

'Establish state commission of inquiry to probe October 7'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara writes letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calls on him to promote the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the events of October 7.

A-G holding talks to cancel daycare subsidies for Torah learners

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara seeks to end property tax discounts, daycare subsidies, for haredi families headed by a yeshiva student.

Attorney General:

ICC prosecutor disregards Israel's legal system

AG Baharav-Miara criticizes ICC Chief prosecutor Karim Khan for ignoring that Israel can investigate itself and creating moral equivalence with Hamas, and the ICJ attempt to charge Israel with genocide.

Attorney General:

ICC warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant 'lack any basis'

AG Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Eisman reject ICC prosecutor's seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, note Israel's and their ability to investigate claims.

A-G opposes Draft Law Netanyahu seeks to advance

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara says Draft Law originally submitted by Benny Gantz in 2022 cannot be advanced as it is not up to date with the needs of 2024.

A-G greenlights closure of Al Jazeera

Cabinet to vote on closure of Al Jazeera in Israel after Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara hands decision to Communications Ministry.

Attorney General to government:

‘Take steps to recruit haredim; do not compensate yeshivas’

In a letter to the Ministries of Defense and Education Attorney General instructs government to start recruiting haredim and prohibits compensating yeshivas in any way.

A-G to Supreme Court:

'Yeshiva students should be drafted to the army'

Attorney General provides response to Supreme Court contrary to the government's position, says preparations must be made immediately to draft yeshiva students and end the funding for those who do not enlist.

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.

Yesh Atid to A-G:

'Remove MK Ofer Cassif from the Knesset'

MKs Ron Katz, Meir Cohen and Mickey Levy urge Attorney General to speed up the legal proceedings against MK Ofer Cassif on charges of assaulting police officer.

Approved by the AG:

Hamas terrorist's residency to be revoked

In first since war started, process to revoke a terrorist's permanent residency advances.

Officials estimate:

October 7th terrorists will not be tried until war is over

Among reasons there is currently no possibility to begin trying the terrorists is fact that there are still hostages in Hamas captivity.

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.

Netanyahu to ministers: 'You need to learn to keep quiet'

The Prime Minister and Attorney General warned cabinet ministers that strong statements about the war could be considered war crimes.

AG calls for return to regular government meetings

Gali Baharav-Miara wrote to the Prime Minister to advise that the government return to regular meetings instead of telephone votes.

Due to pressure from Gantz:

Changes to rules of engagement will not be put to a vote

Attorney General withdrew her agreement to change which would loosen rules of engagement for police officers.

Attorney General avoiding government comittee summons

The Attorney General has refused to meet with a comittee to discuss the government's powers to use espionage software.

Justice Minister:

'If I had the power to fire the A-G, I'd do it immediately'

Minister Levin says Attorney General Baharav-Miara's positions are too extreme even for the Supreme Court.

Northern Israel shooting:

Attorney General authorizes use of NSO software in investigation

In his request to use the software Police Commissioner Shabtai stated the importance of using such tools immediately following the murder.

Watch Live:

Hearing on reduction of the reasonablity standard begins

All 15 Supreme Court judges will rule on the reduction of the reasonability standard. The ruling is not expected to be published today.

A-G, Ben-Gvir have rare moment of agreement on crime bill

Baharav Miara, who often spars with National Security Minister, supports Ben-Gvir's bill allowing restraining orders against crime bosses.

Analyst:

Here's what PM Netanyahu & the Attorney-General expect to see

'Each of them overestimates the power of the other one, and doesn't understand the true situation,' analyst Amit Segal explains.

MK Rothman to INN:

'Government needs AG, I'm not sure who Baharav-Miara represents'

'My way has never been to boycott anyone; disagreements can be harsh but at the same time we can hold discourse,' MK Simcha Rothman says.

A-G tells court to strike down Basic Law on Reasonableness

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara says harm caused by Reasonableness Standard bill justifies overruling a Basic Law.

Justice Minister demands right to seek alternative rep. to A-G

Minister Yariv Levin says Attorney General Baharav-Miara's repeated refusal to represent the government in court leaves him no choice.

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.

Likud MK:

'The blood of the murdered is on the Attorney General's hands'

MK Tally Gotliv blames AG Baharav-Miara for violence in Arab sector.

Joint List MK to be charged with assaulting police officer

MK Ofer Cassif is suspected of assaulting a police officer after being denied entry to a demonstration in his vehicle.

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.

A-G blocks pilot plan for separate swimming at natural springs

Attorney General says plan to test gender-segerated swimming hours at 2 national parks outside regular hours needs legislative approval.

Senior government official:

'The dismissal of the Attorney General is not on the agenda'

Government official says government ready for a significant compromise on the changes in the Judicial Selection Committee.

Minister files Supreme Court petition against Attorney General

Negev and Galilee Min. Waserlauf petitions Supreme Court to end selective enforcement by Attorney General Baharav-Miara.

A-G asked to open investigation against Minister Levin

Movement for Quality Government in Israel calls on Attorney General to launch investigation against Levin over Likud statement.

Netanyahu to NPR:

'I won't remove A-G, but will reappoint Deri as minister'

Prime Minister says a dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara "is not even on the table".

A-G says court should repeal a Basic Law

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara agrees with petition against amendment to Basic Law protecting PM from being removed from office.

Sa'ar accuses MInister Amsalem of inciting murder of A-G

Former Justice Minister tells current Justice Minister he must condemn Amsalem's statement A-G is 'most dangerous person in Israel.'

Likud minister:

'Attorney General is the most dangerous person in Israel'

'Ehud Barak does not know how to do anything other than weapons dealings,' Minister David Amsalem claims.

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Right-wing protesters demonstrate near Attorney General's home

Right-wing protesters demonstrated near the home of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara. Police arrived immediately, threatening to remove them by force.

Likud minister:

'We have an Attorney General who supports the protest'

Min. David Amsalem slams AG Baharav-Miara, says 'she's Attorney General for the protest, not for the government.'

A-G opposes petition to disqualify Netanyahu from being PM

Attorney General Baharav-Miara submits position on petition to Supreme Court seeking to remove PM from office over conflict of interest.

For second time:

Protesters outside Attorney General's home are removed

Im Tirtzu activists gathered outside the home of Gali Baharav-Miara to protest her lax approach to roadblocks by protesters.

Hardline haredi faction sends Attorney General cake and letter

The Jerusalem Faction thanked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for her stance supporting protesters who block roads.

Likud MK to INN:

'We are one step away from a political murder'

MK Kathrin Shitrit opposes a return to negotiations on the judicial reform and strongly criticizes the Attorney General.

Right-wing protest moved away from Attorney General's home

Right-wing activists protest near Attorney General Baharav-Miara's home, are distanced from scene by police officers.

Double voting:

Former MK Abir Kara may be tried for breach of trust

Attorney General weighing trial of former MK suspected of voting twice on a single law in July 2021.

Protests at Ben Gurion airport were approved by Attorney General

A-G Baharav-Miara: 'Ben Gurion is a public space.' Transportation Min. Regev: 'Ben Gurion is not a mall, it is a strategic national asset.'

Outrage at Attorney General:

"Disgrace, there's no enforcement"

Cabinet ministers stunned to learn only 6 indictments filed in over 500 arrests at anti-government protests.

MK Gottlieb: The reform is dead, fire the attorney general

Likud MK says judicial reform almost completely gutted, A-G Baharav Miara causes harm to Israeli citizens.

Smotrich to boycott cabinet meeting with A-G

Finance Minister calls meeting a 'waste of time' after attorney general says she won't answer questions on specific cases.

Ministers demand A-G give answers on selective enforcement

Attorney General opposes Cabinet even discussing issue of selective enforcement against anti-judicial reform protests.