Legal Scholar Slams Attorney General Over Rabbi Yosef Memorial Event Decision
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אפרת ברינר
First reported by Srugim · Sep 2, 2026
What happened
Constitutional law lecturer Dr. Shaul Sharf criticized Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for attempting to postpone a memorial for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, citing a double standard with the Rabin memorial and accusing her of giving Shas political leverage. Sharf also criticized the Supreme Court's alleged intimidating remarks to the Shin Bet head and suggested the justice system's issues are now more visible due to media.
- 01Legal scholar criticizes AG's decision on Rabbi Yosef memorial event.
- 02AG accused of double standard regarding election-adjacent memorials.
- 03Decision allegedly provides political boost to Shas party.
- 04Supreme Court remarks to Shin Bet head called 'mafia-like'.
- 05Justice system's problems are now more publicly exposed.
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