Attorney General's Office
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Attorney General's Office, 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
Judge Allows National Security Minister Ben Gvir to Speak at Volunteer Appreciation Event Despite Attorney General's Objection
Judge Noam Solberg ruled that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir can speak at a volunteer appreciation event despite the Attorney General's objections, provided he avoids…
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…
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…
IDF Reports 82,000 Ultra-Orthodox Youths as Draft Dodgers or Near Dodging Status
The IDF revealed that 82,000 ultra-Orthodox youths are classified as draft dodgers or close to it, with a 53% rise in enlistment for 2025. Arrests at borders remain limited, promp…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Judge Mintz Criticizes Supreme Court President Amit Over Investigation Oversight Dispute
Judge David Mintz criticized Supreme Court President Isaac Amit for focusing solely on preventing politicization of a criminal investigation, arguing that ensuring the investigati…
Former Israeli Police Investigator Moshe Saada Reveals Clashes with Top Officials and Predicts Netanyahu Conviction
Moshe Saada, former head of Israel's Police Investigations Department, revealed in a podcast his clashes with top officials over interference in investigations, especially those i…
Political Storm Erupts Over Attorney General's Alleged Pressure on Police Investigations Committee
A political uproar in Israel follows reports that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is allegedly pressuring members of the Police Investigations Department selection committee t…
Justice Minister Iriv Levin Pushes Ahead With Police Investigations Unit Head Appointment Amid Legal Battle
Justice Minister Iriv Levin plans to proceed with appointing the head of the Police Investigations Unit despite election period restrictions, arguing the new law passed before ele…
Judge Solberg Rules to Protect Voter Privacy by Banning Real-Time Voting Reports
Attorney Mike Bels detailed Judge Noam Solberg's ruling banning real-time reporting of voter participation to protect privacy during the 2026 elections. The decision follows a pub…
Netanyahu Defends Itamar Ben Gvir's Appointment to Supreme Court Against Dismissal Petitions
Prime Minister Netanyahu defended National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's appointment as lawful in a Supreme Court response, rejecting petitions to remove him and criticizing…
Israeli Supreme Court Demands Clarity from Justice Minister on Police Investigations Head Appointment Before Elections
The Israeli Supreme Court has demanded Justice Minister Yariv Levin clarify if he plans to appoint the head of the Police Investigations Department before elections, following a p…
MK Avi Maoz Criticizes Live Dismissal of IDF General, Calls for Private Dialogue
MK Avi Maoz criticized the live dismissal of an IDF general, urging private resolution between the Defense Minister and military leadership. He also announced plans to form a new…
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir Demands Legal Advisor's Removal Over Election Coordination Meeting
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara after a pre-election coordination meeting involving election officials and law enforcement, demanding her re…
Israeli Election Committee Meets Government Legal Officials to Ensure Fair Elections Amid Ben Gvir's Accusations
Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections, the Central Elections Committee met with top legal officials to ensure election integrity and law enforcement cooperation. The meeting fo…
Israeli Police Seek Additional MK Testimonies in State Comptroller Election Probe
Israeli police have asked the Attorney General to allow questioning of more Knesset members after MK Sharren Haskel testified about vote recording during the State Comptroller ele…
Israeli Bar Association Demands Criminal Probe Into Channel 14 Over Judge Defamation
The Israeli Bar Association has demanded a criminal investigation into Channel 14 and its hosts for defamatory remarks against Judge Oren Silverman, while opposition leader Yair L…
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin Calls Israel a 'Judicial Dictatorship' Amid Reform Battle
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin criticized the judiciary as a "judicial dictatorship" and blamed coalition dissent for stalling judicial reforms. He defended his tenure's ach…
Religious Zionist Rabbis Condemn Arrests of Yeshiva Students and Call for Peaceful Dialogue
Leading Religious Zionist rabbis have condemned the use of arrests against yeshiva students amid conscription debates, criticizing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's hardline a…
Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Controversial Law Freezing Arrests of Draft Dodgers
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing a law that freezes arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, following a temporary injunction. The law faces criticism for flawed legislative…
Israeli Attorney General Urges Supreme Court to Suspend Controversial Police Investigations Law
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara urges the Supreme Court to halt the new Police Investigations Department law, citing risks of political interference and threats to hum…
Israeli Attorney General's Office Pressures Candidates to Block New Independent Police Investigations Unit
The Israeli Attorney General's Office is pressuring candidates to refuse roles on the selection committee for the new independent Police Investigations Department, opposing its se…
Chairwoman of Israel's Second Authority Resigns After Supreme Court Blocks Council Appointment
Dr. Yifat Ben-Hai Segev resigned as chairwoman of Israel's Second Authority after the Supreme Court blocked her council's appointment amid legal challenges and political pressure…
MK Saada Reveals New Details in Nir Hefetz Investigation, Calls for Independent Police Investigations Unit
MK Moshe Saada revealed that prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh, involved in the Nir Hefetz interrogation case, was assigned to review the investigation, highlighting conflicts of interest…
Gila Gamliel’s Social Media Campaign Mixes Iran Focus, AI Promotion, and Netanyahu Support Ahead of Education Ministry Bid
Gila Gamliel is campaigning to become Israel’s Education Minister but focuses her social media on Iran, AI, and Netanyahu support. She posted extensively on Iran-related topics, p…
Israeli Government Legal Advisor Urges Supreme Court to Cancel Law Freezing Arrests of Draft-Dodging Yeshiva Students
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has called on the Supreme Court to cancel a law freezing arrests of draft-dodging yeshiva students, citing constitutional violations an…
Israeli Government Declares Yeshiva Students Detention Freeze Law Unconstitutional Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing
Israel's Attorney General declared the law freezing detention of yeshiva students unconstitutional, citing discrimination and military opposition, ahead of a Supreme Court hearing…
Shin Bet Chief Aligns With Netanyahu in Push Against Media Amid Political Turmoil
Shin Bet chief David Zini has requested an investigation into a media leak, paralleling Netanyahu's efforts to halt his trial, both seen as attempts to suppress independent scruti…
Israeli Police Decline to Investigate Incitement Against Netanyahu Despite Likud's Request
The Likud party demanded police investigate incitement against Prime Minister Netanyahu by activist Yishai Hadas, but police declined, citing unclear intent. Likud and Minister Be…
Israeli Justice Minister Levin’s Judicial Overhaul Deepens National Divide and Legal Deadlock
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s judicial overhaul, initiated in early 2023, has deepened societal divisions and legal gridlock by attempting to shift judicial power to the…
Roi Kahlon’s Allies Accuse Attorney General of Undermining His Police Investigations Chief Bid
Roi Kahlon’s disciplinary case was reopened by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara amid his bid to lead the Police Investigations Department, prompting accusations from his allies…
Disciplinary Investigation Against Attorney Roy Kahlon Resumes After Yearlong Freeze
The disciplinary investigation against Attorney Roy Kahlon, accused of inflating his resume, has resumed after a yearlong freeze, with new testimony and a newly appointed lead pro…
Prosecution Transfers Decision on Rabbi Tzvi Tau Case to Different District for Appearance of Fairness
Deputy Attorney General Efrat Greenbaum has transferred the decision on the complaint against Rabbi Tzvi Tau from Jerusalem to the Central District Prosecutor's Office to maintain…
Israeli Police Recommend Prosecuting Telegram Channel Operator for Censorship Violations
Israeli police have recommended prosecuting Ari Brickman, operator of a Telegram channel, for allegedly violating censorship rules during Operation "With the Dog." The case is now…
Netanyahu Requests Attorney General to Decide on Dropping Bribery Charge in Case 4000
Benjamin Netanyahu's defense has asked the Attorney General to decide on dropping the bribery charge in Case 4000 after judges recommended its removal due to weak evidence. The pr…