Gali Baharav-Miara

A-G proposes delaying Oct. 7 inquiry decision as government 'hasn't established one anyway'

Baharav-Miara said the election period would get in the way of a decision and noted that the current government had not established one anyway.

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

Attorney-general asks High Court to block PID appointments until after October elections

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

A-G warns haredi schools face funding cuts over core curriculum gaps

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with 'Jerusalem Post' Editor in Chief Zvika Klein, August 12, 2026.

The secret Smotrich kept from his wife: Israel was going to war with Iran - interview


Civil rights association demands end to initiative preventing citizens from returning to Israel

The association’s action followed reports that senior Transportation Ministry officials were considering measures intended to prevent Israeli citizens living abroad from arriving on charter flights.

Illustrative: A voting box in the an Israeli election in 2015.

A-G warns outgoing government against irreversible decisions before elections

The attorney-general cited concerns identified in High Court rulings that a government operating during an election period may prioritize “narrow party interests” over the public interest.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 9, 2026.

What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer

Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana oversees votes on Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's communications sector reform bill, July 16, 2026.

Shas leader Arye Deri accuses IDF chief of 'helping the Left' with ultra-Orthodox draft stance

Deri on Zamir: 'He has lost it. What the chief of staff did... was an attempt to help the left-wing bloc' • PM hopefuls Bennett, Eisenkot swiftly condemn Shas leader's attack on IDF chief

Shas chairman MK Arye Deri attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Netanyahu coalition passes controversial law weakening attorney-general's authority

The bill passed in its final second and third readings by a 65-51 vote and is considered to be one of the key pieces of legislation that the coalition has been pushing to pass.

Attorney General of Israel Gali Baharav-Miara attends a ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7.

MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting

The meeting had been on the topic of extending the terrorists' detentions, as well as the possibility of visitation rights for them.

MK Simcha Rothman at a meeting to discuss October 7 terrorists' detention extension and visitation rights, July 13, 2026.

US reportedly strikes Iran as Trump says the regime is 'out of control'

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Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets, in this screen grab from a video released on July 8, 2026.

Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls

MK Naama Lazimi called for a criminal investigation into Likud MK Nissim Vaturi, accusing him of incitement after he said she would fit in Hamas elections.

MK Nissim Vaturi speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on January 22, 2026.

High Court warns of ‘anarchy,’ says Israeli politicians who defy court rulings could face lawsuits

If elected officials choose not to comply with court rulings, the High Court of Justice warned, they risk exposure to civil lawsuits.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 28, 2026.

Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill

The removal incident took place during a debate on the bill, in which five of the attorney general's deputies made a rare joint appearance to present their opposition.

Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon in the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.