Gali Baharav-Miara
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gali Baharav-Miara, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Land Authority Deputy CEO Cancels Musical Featuring Female Singers Despite Union Agreement
Yehuda Eliyahu, acting CEO of the Israel Land Authority, canceled a musical featuring female singers from a Rosh Hashanah event despite prior agreement with the State Employees Un…
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Addresses Israeli Police Volunteer Guard Units Despite Legal Opposition
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed a large ceremony honoring Israeli Police volunteer guard units in Tel Aviv despite legal opposition. He highlighted the growth…
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 Tax Authority Threatens Over 1,000 Yeshivas With Loss of Tax Benefits Over Draft Evasion
The Israeli Tax Authority has warned over 1,000 ultra-Orthodox yeshivas that they risk losing tax benefits if they fail to prove none of their students evade IDF service. This fol…
Dozens Protest in Central Israel Against Yeshiva Students' Arrests, Blocking Major Roads
Dozens of protesters from an extremist Jerusalem faction blocked major roads in central Israel on Monday to protest recent arrests of yeshiva students accused of draft evasion. Th…
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…
Former Israeli Security Chiefs Urge Protection for Gadi Eisenkot Amid Rising Political Incitement
Former Israeli security chiefs warn of rising political incitement ahead of elections and urge close protection for opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, citing risks similar to those…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Plan Roadblocks in Central Israel Over Draft Dodger Arrest
Ultra-Orthodox protesters in central Israel plan to block roads today to protest a draft dodger's arrest in Haifa, following previous violent demonstrations and attacks on a soldi…
Shin Bet Chief Offers Gadi Eisenkot Emergency Contact Amid Security Decision Controversy
Shin Bet Chief David Zini told Gadi Eisenkot he would not receive personal security but provided an emergency contact number. The decision, made solely by Zini, sparked controvers…
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…
Yeshiva Student Arrest Sparks Clashes at Maccabim Checkpoint Amid Draft Enforcement
Motty Mishkovsky, a yeshiva student and IDF draft defaulter, was arrested near Ben Shemen, sparking clashes at Maccabim checkpoint amid heightened enforcement of draft laws follow…
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…
Israeli Supreme Court Allows IDF Radio Closure but Rejects Current Government Decision
The Israeli Supreme Court blocked the government's attempt to close IDF Radio, ruling the decision was politically motivated and improper, though closure remains legally possible…
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…
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 Police Chief Halts Major Promotion Round Citing Operational Needs
Israeli Police Commissioner Danni Levi halted a major promotion round scheduled for Thursday, delaying appointments of four regional commanders due to technical and operational co…
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…
Netanyahu and Smotrich to Propose Exceptional Defense Budget Increase Amid Knesset Recess
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich plan to seek government approval for a 25 billion shekel emergency defense budget increase during the Knesset recess, raisin…
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…
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…
Complaint Filed Against MK Gilad Kariv Over Funding Flights for Overseas Voters
A complaint was filed against MK Gilad Kariv after he was recorded urging party members to fund flights for overseas voters to return to Israel, raising allegations of illegal ele…
Movement for Quality Government Files Supreme Court Petition Over Netanyahu's Use of Shin Bet Powers
The Movement for Quality Government petitioned Israel's Supreme Court demanding an explanation for why Prime Minister Netanyahu is not investigated for allegedly misusing Shin Bet…
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…
MK Rotman Criticizes Government Legal Advisor Over Police Investigations Reform
MK Simcha Rotman criticized government legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara over the Police Investigations Department reform law, highlighting conflicts of interest in the current sys…
Likud Demands Haifa Prosecutor's Office End Delay in Case Against Activist Yolanda Yabur
The Likud party has formally demanded that the Haifa District Prosecutor's Office promptly conclude its investigation into activist Dr. Yolanda Yabur, who was probed for inciting…
Former Military Advocate Faces Possible Plea Deal in Shde Teiman Case After Supreme Court Ruling
After the Supreme Court returned the Shde Teiman case to prosecution, former military advocate Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi faces renewed legal review and possible plea deal amid politi…
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…
Former Adviser to National Security Minister Pursues Top Police Legal Counsel Role After Case Closure
David Bavli, former adviser to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, seeks the top legal adviser role at Israel Police after criminal cases against him were closed. The inve…
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…
Ultra-Orthodox Education Network Agrees to Participate in National and International Assessments
Agudat Yisrael’s Independent Education Network has agreed to participate in national and international assessments after three years of negotiations, following government pressure…
Justice Minister Yariv Levin Controls Committee Selecting Police Investigations Heads Amid Controversy
Justice Minister Yariv Levin has secured a controlling majority on the committee selecting the heads of the Police Investigations Department, prompting legal challenges over the p…
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…
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…
Israel Prison Service Limits Red Cross Visits to Security Prisoners Despite Supreme Court Ruling
The Israel Prison Service has imposed strict limits on Red Cross visits to security prisoners despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating their resumption, prompting criticism from c…
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Justice Minister from Controlling Military Prosecutor Investigation Amid Political Tensions
Israel's Supreme Court blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from controlling the military prosecutor's investigation into the "Sdeh Yemen" case, clearing State Attorney Amit Isman…
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…
State Attorney Opposes Plea Deal for PM Netanyahu’s Advisor Jonathan Urich in Security Leak Case
Jonathan Urich, advisor to PM Netanyahu, is charged with leaking classified security information and evidence tampering. A proposed plea deal was blocked by the State Attorney, le…
Israeli Supreme Court Allows State Attorney to Lead Probe into Military Prosecutor Leak Case
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that State Attorney Amit Isman can continue leading the investigation into the leaked video from the Shde Teiman military case, rejecting calls for…
Family Demands Shin Bet Intervention as 900 Days Pass Since Ethiopian Girl's Disappearance in Israel
Nearly 900 days after 9-year-old Ethiopian immigrant Heimenot Kasao disappeared in Safed, her family protested outside Shin Bet headquarters demanding the agency's active involvem…
Israeli Supreme Court Clears Way for Indictment in Former Military Advocate Case
The Israeli Supreme Court rejected a petition to appoint an external overseer in the investigation of former Military Advocate Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, allowing the State Attorney…