Israeli Attorney General Reports Deadlock with Minister Ben Gvir Over Police Independence
On July 20, 2026, Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara informed the Supreme Court that efforts to reach an agreement with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on preventing political interference in police work have failed. Baharav-Miara stated that Ben Gvir continues to blatantly violate an interim court order and agreed principles framework, undermining police independence. She emphasized that despite attempts to establish clear guidelines, significant gaps remain and the minister's conduct persists in harming the police's autonomy. Consequently, she called for judicial intervention to protect police independence and human rights.
In response, Minister Ben Gvir dismissed the Attorney General's claims, accusing her of attempting to undermine right-wing governance and affirming his commitment to continue his work. The Attorney General's submission to the Supreme Court highlights ongoing tensions between the government and legal authorities over the boundaries of political influence on law enforcement.
The Supreme Court is now urged to intervene to uphold the rule of law and safeguard institutional independence amid these unresolved disputes.
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