Gali Baharav-Miara
No. 24: Gali Baharav-Miara, Isaac Amit, and Noam Sohlberg: Public faces of Israel’s justice system
Baharav-Miara was the government’s internal legal constraint; Amit, the judiciary’s institutional defender; Sohlberg, a conservative jurist placed at the center of political and social disputes.
Ben-Gvir tells police commissioner he will not approve officer appointments until after election
High Court freezes key provisions of law restructuring police investigations unit
Attorney-general urges High Court to block PID appointments, warns of politicization
Opposition urges probe into Netanyahu role in appointing trial witness
In a letter to the attorney-general, the two lawmakers argued that Netanyahu is barred from involvement in matters touching witnesses in his criminal trial.
Justice Ministry forwards clemency opinion on Netanyahu request to Eliyahu as process advances
The ministry added that if prosecution authorities submit a position before the president makes a decision, the department will update and supplement its opinion accordingly.
A-G to High Court: Order must be issued instructing Netanyahu to dismiss Ben-Gvir
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara calls for the High Court to order Prime Minister Netanyahu to dismiss National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing abuse of authority.
A-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
The Attorney-General warned the High Court that the government failed to plan for revoking benefits from Haredi draft evaders, despite data showing financial sanctions increased enlistment rates.
Gov't-backed bill would expose police watchdog to political influence, A-G, State Attorney warn
The A-G and the State Attorney warned that a new bill to overhaul the police watchdog risks "forbidden political influence" and could turn the department into a tool for the government.
Court rejects Ben-Gvir bid to delay promotion case ruling, warns of harm to police independence
In the decision handed down by Judge David Gidoni, the court held that the mere filing - or even stated intention to file - an appeal does not in itself justify freezing a judgment.
A-G has not begun reviewing Netanyahu pardon request, Justice Ministry says
Clarification follows Channel 13's report claiming an advisory opinion is imminent.
High Court orders Levin to justify refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee
Top justices issue a conditional order, saying judge shortages are harming the public.
Israel's prison chief Kobi Yaakobi summoned for second hearing ahead of possible indictment
IPS Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi was summoned for a second hearing on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction of investigations. A pre-indictment hearing is underway.
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
At a time when the government has declared war on the legal establishment and the rule of law, this system must indeed act with resolve – but also with judgment and restraint.
