Gali Baharav-Miara

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

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

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

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

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

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


Israeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says

Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.

 View of the IDF's Army Radio station headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025

Israeli NGO must retract claim on secret Netanyahu pardon deal, Herzog demands

The President’s Residence unequivocally denied any connection between Herzog and the memorandum. Officials told reporters that Herzog did not know the document until the media contacted him.

President Isaac Herzog seen at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes

A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.

Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 31, 2025.

Display of Netanyahu's severed head 'incites public to murder PM', Likud says in official complaint

The complaint further criticized Israel Police, noting that officers were present at the scene, but did not intervene when the display was presented.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

Former Shin Bet commander refuses to appear for October 7 audit with State Comptroller

The IDF and Shin Bet have insisted that only a full state commission of inquiry has the legal authority to examine sensitive operational decisions.

Shin Bet Director David Zini with IDF chief Eyal Zamir at a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

What's behind bills to 'split' A-G role - and will it change Israel's legal governance? - explainer

Critics say Israel’s system lacks the structural safeguards that would prevent a weakened oversight of government actions under a divided A-G role.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin glances at Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, September 18, 2025

The 'deep state' is not blocking Israel's leaders, they just refuse to govern - opinion

The so-called "deep state" is currently ruling Israeli politics, but it's little more than a farce excuse designed by Israel's leaders.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

My Word: Trials and errors, and granting pardons - opinion

Isaac Herzog has to contend with a tremendous dilemma regarding the pardon request. Like the trial itself, no result is going to be fully accepted and certainly not unifying.

WITH PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu at his side at Ben-Gurion Airport, US President Donald Trump concludes his trip to Israel in October.

High Court strikes down Levin’s appointment: Ben-Hamo will not lead Sde Teiman leak probe

The High Court annulled Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s appointment of a supervisor for the Sde Teiman leak probe, ruling he exceeded legal limits and failed to choose a serving senior official.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.

A-G Baharav-Miara tells Netanyahu that Ben-Gvir could be ousted over police interference

The attorney-general argued that Ben-Gvir's continued interference in internal affairs constitutes violations of the Israel Police's independence.

 LEFT: Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara RIGHT: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir