Shas Spiritual Leader Curses Attorney General

Rabbi Shalom Cohen, the spiritual leader of the Shas party, issued a harsh condemnation of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, stating, "May the Holy One, Blessed be He, consume her." The remarks were made during a Shas faction meeting on Monday.

Cohen's attack comes amid ongoing tensions between the religious parties and the Attorney General's office, particularly concerning legal challenges to government policies and appointments. Shas, a key partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, has frequently clashed with Baharav-Miara over issues it deems detrimental to its religious and Haredi constituents.

While the specific trigger for Cohen's severe curse was not detailed in the report, it reflects a broader pattern of criticism from religious and right-wing factions towards the Attorney General, who they accuse of obstructing the government's agenda. The Attorney General's office has maintained its role is to uphold the law and ensure government actions are legal and constitutional.