Amichai Chikli

High Court of Justice rejects gov't conditions to sit public-professional committee

With the new conditions, the government hoped to dismiss Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.
Anti-immigration activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson, charged with two counts of harassment causing fear of violence, gestures as he leaves the Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, June 5, 2025.

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BRITISH ACTIVIST Tommy Robinson is seen speaking at the “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London on September 13, 2025.

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Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a ceremony for outgoing Supreme Court judge Yosef Elron, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. September 18, 2025

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Chikli at 'Post' Conference: New axis of evil is Turkey, Syria, Qatar

Israel's Amichai Chikli criticizes Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman ambitions and France's lack of support for Israel, calling for a rise in nationalism and patriotism in Europe.

Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli said at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference at the Friends of Zion media center in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu gov't willing to discuss A-G firing with High Court

Government tells High Court it will discuss A-G Gali Baharav-Miara’s dismissal under court outline if conditions on timing and attendance are met.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara; illustrative.

High Court nixes Wednesday hearing on government's firing of A-G, upholds freeze on dismissal

Panel urges lawmakers to cancel decision, return to traditional model set by Shamgar Commission.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in February 2025.

Gov’t decision to fire chief prosecutor, legal adviser, invalid from start, must be canceled - A-G

Since one of the roles of the attorney-general is to be the chief prosecutor for Netanyahu’s trial, a main issue in her firing has been that there might be a conflict of interest.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attending a committee meeting in the Knesset, April 27, 2025; illustrative.

Amichai Chikli accuses EU ministers of 'defending terror-supporting organizations'

His words followed a joint statement by 27 foreign ministers on August 12 in which the ministers condemned what they said were "restrictive new registration requirements."

 Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on March 27, 2025.

Netanyahu: Albanese a 'weak politician' who betrayed Israel, Australia's Jews

Netanyahu's comments follow Australia's decision to deny MK Simcha Rothman entry into the country ahead of a planned 'solidarity trip' with the Jewish community.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Newsmax event in Jerusalem, on August 13, 2025.

High Court blocks govt. decision to fire A-G, draws cabinet ire

The decision still has to pass a judicial review, so Baharav-Miara has not officially been ousted from her role.

Attorney-general Gali Baharav-Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, April 27, 2025

Gov't explains ministerial committee to fire A-G: Current legal framework left us no choice

The position comes after the justice minister failed to fill committee positions to dismiss Baharav-Miara.

 Newly appointed Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara seen during a welcome ceremony for her in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022.

Airline Vueling deplanes Jewish children, arrest summer camp director due to alleged disruptions

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called the incident a "serious" antisemitic incident, while Vueling said the crew's decision was not tied to the passenger's religion.

A Vueling Airbus A320; illustrative.

Knesset hosts conference calling to apply Israeli sovereignty to West Bank

The ‘two-state illusion is dead,’ former US ambassador David Friedman said.

 Nadia Matar and Yehudit Katzover, of the Sovereignty Movement, pictured during an activist tour in the West Bank, January 2023; illustrative.

Ministers inch closer to firing Baharav-Miara, legality of decision unclear

Israel’s cabinet moves to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, sparking legal challenges and potential Supreme Court intervention.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.