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Military advocate general affair sparks renewed push to split attorney general role

Israel’s legal system braces for High Court hearings on petitions both against the attorney general’s involvement in a probe and the appointment of Asher Kula; meanwhile, MK Rothman advances legislation to split the AG role: 'No one should hold all the strings'

Tova Zimuky | 11.08.25

Outspoken, conservative, unafraid: The maverick jurist tapped to probe Israel's most explosive case

Retired Judge Asher Kula, tapped by Justice Minister Levin to lead the Sde Teiman video leak probe, is known as an independent judicial voice; appointed as state ombudsman for judges under Levin’s reform, he has opposed defying High Court rulings

Tova Zimuky | 11.05.25

Coalition sees opening to dismiss attorney general if she is questioned in Sde Teiman leak case

Coalition sees a chance to oust AG Baharav-Miara if she's questioned under caution in the Sde Teiman leak case; her opposition to appointing retired judge Asher Kula to lead the probe was just the beginning; Knesset panel chair demands she testify

Moran Azulay, Tova Zimuky | 11.04.25

Defying AG, Levin appoints retired judge to head IDF leak investigation

Yariv Levin named retired judge Asher Kula to head the investigation into the leak of the Sde Teiman tape, defying Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s opposition; Legal experts warn the move 'taints the probe' and will likely reach the High Court

Tova Zimuky | 11.04.25

With hostages back home, Israel moves to fast-track tribunal for Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 massacre

Justice Minister Yariv Levin and senior lawmakers push legislation enabling prosecution, and possible death sentences, for captured Nukhba terrorists, as officials warn of legal and diplomatic complexities surrounding unprecedented effort

Tova Zimuky | 10.16.25

Justice minister pushes for law to cancel Netanyahu hearings as Likud seeks to end corruption trial

The move comes days after US President Donald Trump urged Israel to pardon Netanyahu during his Knesset address, sparking a political storm as senior Likud figures rally to defend the prime minister amid his long-running corruption case

Netael Bandel | 10.15.25

Netanyahu says Ron Dermer will leave government but remain close adviser

During Cabinet meeting approving David Zini as head of the Shin Bet, Netanyahu also instructed Justice Minister Yariv Levin to push bill allowing new governments to replace senior civil service officials

Itamar Eichner | 10.01.25

Knesset panel approves broadcast bill despite attorney general’s opposition

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s bill passed the Cabinet committee despite Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s warning that it poses serious risks to press freedom and could invite political influence in news broadcasts

Tova Zimuky | 09.21.25

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu, fired Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara

Government unanimously approves dismissal of attorney general

Decision goes to the High Court of Justice: 22 ministers voted in favor of dismissing Gali Baharav-Miara, who did not attend the meeting; Justice Minister Yair Levin said in the hearing that her conduct "indicates deep contempt," and that the 'government does not trust and does not cooperate with her, she is political and is failing us'; Earlier, the AG claimed the dismissal is 'illegal'

ynet correspondents | 08.04.25

AG claims dismissal tied to Netanyahu graft trial, Haredi draft row

Hours before government vote on her dismissal, Gali Baharav-Miara condemns move as an illegal attempt to remove her from PM's ongoing criminal trial, accusing Levin of seeking a pliant legal adviser

Tova Zimuky | 08.04.25

Israel passes controversial judicial reform bill, opposition boycotts vote

The bill, which passed 67-1 following 18-hour debate, restructures Judicial Selection Committee, reducing the influence of sitting judges and increasing political control over appointments

Sivan Hilaie, Gilad Cohen | 03.27.25

ביג רקע כנסת ישראל צריבה יריב לוין, נתניהו, גלי בהרב-מיארה

AG counters no-confidence vote: Government aims to promote 'loyalty to the political echelon'

Gali Baharav-Miara defends her role, rejecting claims of non-cooperation and accusing government of seeking unchecked power; emphasizes her duty to uphold the law, despite government pressure to prioritize loyalty over legal integrity

Tova Zimuky | 03.24.25

Israeli government votes to oust AG, in latest move against judicial branch

In a unanimous vote, ministers end the months-long campaign against the senior watchdog alleging unprofessional behavior motivated by a political agenda; Baharav-Miara rejects the accusations, warning the government seeks to undermine rule of law

ynet correspondents | 03.23.25

Justice minister moves to dismiss AG, calling Israel a 'hijacked democracy'

Yariv Levin initiates proceedings to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, citing 'improper conduct' and fundamental disagreements with government, while urging urgent vote on matter; critics condemn move as attack on rule of law

Tova Zimuky, Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 03.05.25

Justice Yitzhak Amit elected Supreme Court president; Justice minister boycotts, calling it 'moral disgrace'

Judicial Selection Committee voted to appoint Justice Yizhak Amit as Supreme Court president, ending a 15-month standoff; but Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who tried to prevent the move citing journalist investigations including in Yediot Acharonot, boycotted the hearing; Levin does not intend to recognize Amit's presidency, which will hinder the judicial system

Tova Zimuky | 01.26.25

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