Attorney General
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Attorney General, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Gur Hasidic Leader Approves Women Working in IDF Intelligence Project
The Gur Hasidic Rebbe has approved a project allowing Gur Hasidic women to work in Israeli Military Intelligence, marking a rare cooperation amid increased enforcement against ult…
Netanyahu Demands Urgent Action on Legal Status of West Bank Farms Amid Security Concerns
Israeli leaders clashed over delays in legally regulating West Bank farms, with Netanyahu demanding swift action amid security concerns. Government officials criticized the Attorn…
Supreme Court Judge Noam Solberg Shows Judicial Courage in Election Committee Decisions
Power Struggle Erupts Between Israel's Attorney General and Police Leadership Over Key Appointments
Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and Police Commissioner Danny Levi are locked in a power struggle over senior police appointments, leading to a canceled promotion rou…
Israeli Attorney General Challenges Home Front Command's Expansion of Ultra-Orthodox Radio Broadcasts for Emergency Alerts
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposes Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s directive to expand ultra-Orthodox radio broadcasts for emergency alerts, arguing it exc…
Police Warn of Road Closures and Traffic Disruptions in Central Israel Amid Planned Protests
Israeli police warned of road closures and traffic disruptions in Bnei Brak on Monday afternoon due to protests following a Haredi draft dodger's arrest, urging drivers to avoid a…
Judge Allows National Security Minister Ben Gvir to Attend Police Volunteers Event Despite Attorney General's Objection
Central Elections Committee chairman Noam Solberg approved National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's attendance at a police volunteers event in Tel Aviv after Ben Gvir promised…
Israeli Supreme Court Orders Minister Levin to Halt Appointment of New Police Investigations Head Pending Attorney General Decision
The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to pause appointing the new head of the Police Investigations Department until the Attorney General decides on r…
Movement for Quality Government Urges Probe into Shin Bet Security Decision for Gadi Eizenkot
The Movement for Quality Government has demanded that Israel's Attorney General investigate conflicting reports about Shin Bet's refusal to provide security for former IDF Chief G…
Grandson of Prominent Lithuanian Yeshiva Head Arrested and Transferred to Military Police Amid Protests
Moti Mishkovsky, grandson of a leading Lithuanian yeshiva head, was arrested near Ben Shemen and handed to military police, sparking protests and road closures. His arrest follows…
Justice Minister Yair Levin Advances Police Investigations Head Appointment Despite Legal Challenges
Justice Minister Yair Levin is moving forward with appointing the head of the Police Investigations Department despite opposition from the Attorney General and a Supreme Court pet…
MK Boaz Bismuth Says Draft Law Is Ready for Next Knesset Despite Judicial Challenges
MK Boaz Bismuth announced that the draft law regulating military conscription is ready for approval in the next Knesset, despite Supreme Court suspension and Attorney General oppo…
Retired Judge Calls Supreme Court Ruling on Terrorist Family Reunification Illegal and Dangerous
Retired judge Haran Feinstein condemned Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez's injunction freezing the Shir Hajaj Law, calling it unlawful and a security risk. He accused the j…
Israeli State Grants Ultra-Orthodox Families Up to Seven Times More Welfare Discounts Than Non-Haredi Jews
A 2022 Treasury report shows ultra-Orthodox Israeli families receive welfare discounts up to seven times more than non-Haredi Jews, fueling calls for reform. The data was presente…
Israeli Attorney General Demands Increased Enforcement Against Draft Dodgers Amid Police Reluctance
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara demands increased enforcement and proactive arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers. However, the police have distanced themselves from…
Alaskan Surrogate Refuses Abortion After Fetal Heart Defect Diagnosis, Sparks Legal Battle in Texas
An Alaskan surrogate, Makenna West, refused to abort a fetus diagnosed with a severe heart defect, leading to a legal battle in Texas. The Texas Attorney General intervened to ens…
Lawyer Claims He Overheard Prosecutor and Legal Advisors Discuss Yemen Field Case Leak
Attorney Efraim Damri, representing soldiers in the Yemen Field case, accused the prosecution of leaking manipulated video evidence to protect the Attorney General. He claimed to…
US Charges 17 Iranians in Cyberattacks Targeting Global Universities and Agencies
The US indicted 17 Iranians linked to the Mabna Institute for cyberattacks stealing 31.5 terabytes of academic data from over 300 universities worldwide, including in Israel and t…
IDF Finds No Clear Identification of MSF Building in Gaza Shelling That Killed Two Staff
The IDF investigation into the February 2024 shelling in Khan Yunis that killed two MSF workers found the building was not clearly marked from the soldiers' approach, leading to t…
Israeli Attorney General Advises Supreme Court to Postpone Inquiry Committee Decision Until After Elections
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara advised the Supreme Court to postpone ruling on petitions for a state inquiry into the October 7 massacre until after the upcoming elec…
Likud Admits Losing 6-8 Seats Over Draft Law, Promises to Win Them Back
Likud MK Moshe Saada admitted the party lost 6 to 8 seats due to the draft law affecting ultra-Orthodox conscription but vowed to reclaim them. He praised Netanyahu's security lea…
Israeli Military Police Abandon Attempt to Arrest Yeshiva Student Amid Protests in Bat Yam
Israeli military police attempted to arrest a yeshiva student in Bat Yam but retreated after protests by the Jerusalem Faction. This was the first such arrest attempt in months, f…
MK Gafni Accuses Israeli Attorney General of Corruption Amid Expanded Draft Enforcement
MK Moshe Gafni sharply criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for overstepping her authority amid calls to expand enforcement against ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. Despite…
Channel 14 Apologizes for Mistaken Identity, Then Accuses Channel 12 of Defamation Against IDF Soldiers
Channel 14 apologized for misidentifying a former military prosecutor in a report but then accused Channel 12 of spreading false claims against IDF soldiers and criticized the med…
Israeli Attorney General Criticized for Undermining Police Crime-Fighting Team's Effectiveness
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is criticized for ineffective leadership of the senior crime-fighting team, causing delays in setting clear goals and operational decis…
Likud Activist Rami Ben Yehuda Criticizes Gideon Sa'ar and Ze'ev Elkin Ahead of Primaries
Likud activist Rami Ben Yehuda criticized Ze'ev Elkin for appointing Gali Baharav-Miara as Attorney General and condemned Gideon Sa'ar for past alliances with the Muslim Brotherho…
Justice Minister Yariv Levin Vows to Continue Leading Ministry in Next Government
Justice Minister Yariv Levin declared he plans to continue leading Israel's Justice Ministry in the next government, aiming to complete ongoing judicial reforms including replacin…
Baruch Kara and Avishai Greenzeit Clash Publicly Over Legal Reporting on Twitter
Channel 13 journalist Baruch Kara and legal reporter Avishai Greenzeit engaged in a public Twitter dispute over conflicting accounts of a plea deal in Yonatan Orich's case, escala…
Legal Counsel Blocks Deportation of Terrorists' Families Despite New Law
Israel's Attorney General has blocked enforcement of a new law allowing deportation of terrorists' families, despite evidence that some relatives publicly support terrorist acts…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Defends Handling of Haredi Protests and Urges Support from Disappointed Haredi Voters
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir defended his approach to Haredi protests and conscription, accusing ultra-Orthodox leaders of political attacks. He urged disillusioned…
Hot Mobile to Compensate Customers Nearly 15 Million Shekels for Unrequested Service Charges
Hot Mobile will pay nearly 15 million shekels to over 785,000 customers for charging an unrequested international calls package, following a court-approved class-action settlement…
Israeli Journalist Ayala Hasson Condemns Military Prosecutor's Plea Deal in Yemen Field Scandal
Journalist Ayala Hasson condemned the potential plea deal for military attorney general Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi in the Yemen Field scandal, calling it a dangerous breach of trust…
Right-Wing MKs Vow to Expose Attorney General Adviser’s Role in Military Video Leak Case
Right-wing MK Avichai Boaron accuses Attorney General adviser Gali Baharav-Miara of deep involvement in a military video leak case and vows to expose the truth. The case involves…
Israeli Government Ties Ultra-Orthodox School Funding to Core Curriculum Compliance
Israel's Attorney General linked state funding for ultra-Orthodox schools to compliance with core curriculum teaching, revealing that only 8% of these schools employ qualified tea…
Likud Demands Decision on Indictment Against Protester Yolanda Yabur Within Two Weeks
The Likud party has demanded that the Haifa District Attorney decide within 14 days whether to indict protester Dr. Yolanda Yabur for incitement, after months of delay following h…
Portuguese Authorities Launch Probe into Antisemitism and Threats at Coimbra University
Portuguese authorities are investigating antisemitic incidents and death threats against Bar Harel, a doctoral student at the University of Coimbra, involving hateful graffiti, He…
Israeli Government Conditions Ultra-Orthodox School Funding on Core Curriculum Compliance
The Israeli Attorney General has conditioned funding for ultra-Orthodox schools on teaching the full core curriculum, responding to a petition challenging government payments to t…
MK Gafni Condemns Attorney General's Decision to Cut Funding for Haredi Education
MK Moshe Gafni condemned the Attorney General's decision to cut funding for Haredi schools lacking a full core curriculum, calling it a failed conspiracy. He accused her of overre…
Netanyahu’s Likud Faces Cultural War as Judicial Reform Drives Primary Voters’ Priorities
Ahead of Likud’s primaries, judicial reform dominates voter concerns, with 80% prioritizing legal system issues. Netanyahu secured many reserved slots to balance moderates and har…
Israeli Journalist Ayala Hasson Criticizes Handling of Terrorist Case in Shde Teman Affair
Israeli journalist Ayala Hasson condemned the prosecution's handling of the Shde Teman terrorist case, questioning the decision to return the terrorist to Gaza and revealing omitt…
Israeli Police Criticize Supreme Court Ruling, Claim Key Leads in Military Prosecutor Case Remain Uninvestigated
Israeli police officials criticize the Supreme Court ruling on the military prosecutor investigation, claiming key leads, including the origin of a damaging video, remain unexamin…
Avi Maoz Demands Override Clause Before Next Israeli Government Sworn In
Noam LeYisrael, led by Avi Maoz, launches a campaign focusing on judicial reform, demanding an override clause be passed before the next Israeli government is sworn in. The party…
Israeli Attorney General Recommends Closing Investigations Into Minister Ben Gvir’s Office Over Gun Reform
Israel’s Attorney General Galit Baharav-Miara has recommended closing investigations into Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s office over allegations of improper gun license issuance. The…
Former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi Expected to Accept Plea Deal Amid Legal Controversy
After a Supreme Court ruling, former Military Attorney General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi is expected to accept a plea deal admitting to charges, avoiding a full trial. The deal would…
Israeli Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Halt on Police Investigations Department Appointments Until After Elections
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has asked the Supreme Court to halt appointments to the new Police Investigations Department leadership until after elections, citing p…
Supreme Court Upholds Military Advocate Investigation Amid Sharp Criticism of President Isaac Amit
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled to keep the Military Advocate General investigation under the Attorney General's office, prompting severe criticism of Supreme Court President Isaa…
Senior Police Investigations Prosecutor Requests Transfer Amid Controversy Over Itamar Ben-Gvir Associates Probe
A senior prosecutor overseeing the investigation into associates of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has requested a transfer from the Police Investigations Depa…
Former Israeli Attorney General Shai Nitzan Criticized for Shielding Prosecution from Oversight
The documentary series "The Lawyers' Revolt" concludes by scrutinizing former Attorney General Shai Nitzan's role in transforming Israel's State Prosecution into an unaccountable…
