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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Attacks Government Legal Adviser Amid Judicial Reform Debate
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First reported by Srugim · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir harshly attacked Government Legal Adviser Gali Baharav-Miara during a Knesset session approving a new law that defines the adviser's powers. The law, praised by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, is part of a judicial reform to enhance government authority.
- 01Itamar Ben-Gvir called Government Legal Adviser Gali Baharav-Miara 'belonging behind bars' during a Knesset speech.
- 02The Knesset approved the Government Legal Adviser Law in its second and third readings on the same day.
- 03The law sets clear limits on the Government Legal Adviser's powers and official status for the first time.
- 04Justice Minister Yariv Levin called the law a key step in Israel's ongoing judicial reform.
- 05Ben-Gvir praised Justice Minister Yariv Levin and committee chairman Simcha Rothman for advancing the reform.
- 06The reform aims to restore elected officials' ability to implement policies reflecting public trust.
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