Gali Baharav-miara

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, responded today (Friday) to the Shas party's petition against the Attorney General's decision, claiming that he has no authority to review or cancel her directive to postpone the state memorial assembly for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef until after the elections.

Gali Baharav-Miara clarified that an academic conference to commemorate Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, which the Ministry of Religious Services requested to hold with government funding before the elections, can only take place after them. However, the memorial service and state ceremonies can proceed as planned. Attorney General: "Both goals will be preserved - both the commemoration of the Rabbi and the...

The judges temporarily halted the move to expand the broadcast area of several regional radio stations. The parties, including Minister Karhi, must submit their responses to the High Court by October 4.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has mandated the formulation of a unified core curriculum by the 2026/27 school year. Failure to comply will result in Haredi education networks being required to adopt the standard religious education curriculum.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has ordered the National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation in Education (RAMA) to publish the results of the 'Tnufa' science exams, overriding a ban by Education Minister Yoav Kisch. Only 3% of students reached the required level.

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launched a harsh attack against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The criticism follows the Attorney General's demand to postpone state memorial events for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef due to election concerns.

Following his announcement to join Ofer Winter's party and his bid for the public diplomacy portfolio, it has emerged that the criminal case against the activist regarding a road-rage shooting may reach the desk of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Gali Baharav-Miara demands to postpone state memorial events for fear of using state resources for election propaganda. The Shas party, which uses the Rabbi's image in its campaign, attacked sharply: "The insolent demand is a severe insult to the memory of the teacher and also a trampling of the law. The regime of the Attorney General is trying to erase every spark of Torah and Judaism."

Gali Baharav-Miara notified the High Court of Justice that the Communications Minister's directive, which allowed several regional radio stations to broadcast in the north under the pretext of operational necessity during alert periods, was issued without authority and should be annulled. The Attorney General also criticized Major General Shay Klepper, who she claims validated the move without any...

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Solberg, rejected today, Monday, the petition that sought to prevent the Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir from participating and speaking at the appreciation event for police volunteers and members of the rapid response teams.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Minister of Justice cannot appoint a new head of the Police Investigation Department (PID) and advance the process until a further decision is made. The Attorney General joined the petitions filed against the PID law, explaining that appointing a head of the PID constitutes an immediate implementation of the law.

The Supreme Court ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin cannot appoint a new head of the Police Investigation Department (Mahash) until further notice.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's participation in a standby squads conference scheduled for Monday, citing concerns that his presence would constitute election propaganda. According to the minister's associates, new guidelines prohibit him from even attending to deliver greetings.

A little over two months before the elections, Gali Baharav-Miara sent a 59-page document to the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers outlining all restrictions applicable to them ahead of election day.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has been granted separate legal representation in petitions against the Mahash law due to fundamental disagreements with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The state will cover legal fees amounting to 50,000 shekels.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has suggested to the Supreme Court that the decision regarding a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events be left to the next government. She noted that the ongoing delay, nearly three years into the war, risks compromising the effectiveness of future investigations.

Chairman of Degel HaTorah, MK Moshe Gafni, attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Tuesday, claiming she is acting on matters for which she has no authority. Gafni clarified that yeshiva students will continue to study Torah despite the developments.

MK Avichay Buaron commented today (Sunday) on X regarding the exposure by our correspondent Noam Amir about Gali Baharav-Miara's pursuit of a plea deal in the Military Advocate General affair: "The continued cover-up of the Attorney General's involvement in the attempt to hide the intentional leak of the Sde Teiman video and Force 100."

"It is unclear how it can be said that core hours are taught in a place where the teacher is not qualified to teach them." The Attorney General's response to the Supreme Court regarding the funding of Haredi institutions revealed severe deficiencies: in 87% of 7th-8th grade classes there is not a single teacher qualified to teach science, in 76% of institutions there is no teacher who can teach...

The Attorney General responded to a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the funding of "first tier" studies in Haredi education networks: "Continued receipt of funding based on the 'all children of Israel' principle will be conditional on meeting basic obligations - including full core curriculum studies."

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has petitioned the Supreme Court to block the appointment of Mahash leadership during the election period, citing concerns over political pressure on law enforcement.

A political storm has erupted following a report on C14 that the identities of members of the search committee for the head of Mahash are being kept secret due to fears of persecution by the Attorney General. It is reported that Gali Baharav-Miara is attempting to pressure members to resign to thwart the appointment of a new Mahash head under the recently passed law, despite the High Court of...

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and other senior legal officials have demanded that the Police Commissioner cancel the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Udi Ronen as head of the counter-terrorism incitement department. Lawyers Michael Dvorin and Yehuda Shefer debated the move on 103fm radio.

The Attorney General determined that the law enacted in 1970 requires physical presence at the scene; about 450 requests for recognition due to real-time digital exposure on October 7 were rejected. Aid organizations demand a legislative change: "The law has been left behind, the trauma is deep and requires treatment."

After the Supreme Court ordered the Justice Minister to clarify his plans regarding the PID head appointment during the election period, it emerged that Yariv Levin intends to proceed. He argues that the law was passed before the election announcement and cites the precedent of Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's appointment. Constitutional law experts criticize the move, claiming the minister aims to...

Central Elections Committee Chairman Judge Noam Sohlberg met with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to discuss election preparations. Both sides emphasized that maintaining the integrity of the electoral process is a fundamental condition for public trust in democracy.

Retired judge Moshe Drori is a leading candidate for head of the Police Investigation Department (PID), a move that could turn the agency into a tool against the Attorney General.

The new MAHASH law raises concerns over politically biased enforcement. Meanwhile, Amnon Shashua's departure from Mobileye leaves the company facing an uncertain future.

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has urged the Supreme Court to issue an interim injunction against the implementation of the Police Investigation Department (PID) law. She argues the law aims to create a politically controlled body that will intimidate law enforcement and journalists.

Knesset member Amit Halevi (Likud) revealed in a podcast interview that a security check identified dozens of teachers linked to terrorism in Shin Bet databases. According to Halevi, the information was destroyed under orders from Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

On Sunday, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will submit her response to the Supreme Court regarding the DIU law. She is expected to support an interim injunction against the Ministry of Justice's efforts to paralyze the department's operations.