Attorney-General

US Justice Department moves to fire new US attorney for northern district of New York

Trump has drawn criticism from rights and political experts for what they call his administration's targeting of political opponents in efforts that have faced legal challenges and protests.

A sign stands at the US Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025.
Senior Israel Police officer Ruti Hauslich, addressing a Knesset panel.

Ben-Gvir blocks promotion of senior police investigations officer, citing ‘grave misconduct'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025

MKs urge attorney-general to probe alleged conflict of interest in Channel 13 sale

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, January 25, 2026, after Superintendent Rinat Saban filed a lawsuit accusing him, according to reports, of blocking her promotion in the police.

A-G accuses Ben-Gvir of politically blocking promotion of senior police investigator


High Court orders Netanyahu to justify keeping Ben-Gvir as minister

At the heart of the matter are claims that Ben-Gvir violated a series of agreements laid out between him and Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara on the limits of his involvement in police conduct. 

 A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on March 19, 2025.

Israel's broadcasting law poses 'grave risk,' A-G says, urging High Court to hear petitions

In a preliminary High Court response, the attorney-general said the government bypassed legal safeguards in the Broadcasting Law and asked for early intervention to halt a rare governance breakdown.

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

A-G Baharav-Miara says gov’t is violating ruling on haredi conscription as enforcement plan stalls

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara's comments at the High Court of Justice came as the government has failed to adopt effective measures for the conscription of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.

Attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on September 30, 2025.

Likud Party accuses A-G, police of being 'deep state,' conducting 'illegal, targeted witch hunt'

The statement claimed that members of “the Israeli deep state and its operatives” are attempting to intimidate Likud ministers, Knesset members, and senior officials.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their vote during the elections for the Likud Central Committee, at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, November 25, 2025

Ahead of High Court hearing, legal advisory warns closure of Army Radio threatens press freedom

The filing states that in recent years these trends have intensified, producing “a growing and tangible impact on the freedom of the press."

An Israeli soldier serving at Army Radio holds a microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025 (Illustrative).

Mamdani praises disbanding of Zionist organization Betar accused of Islamophobia, extremism

The AG announced the settlement with Betar, which is considered to be a far-right Zionist not-for-profit group, on Tuesday.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City, flanked by his wife Rama Duwaji and New York Attorney General Letitia James, at Old City Hall Station, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.

Shin Bet Chief Zini electronic ankle cuffs idea for Jewish extremists approved after long delay

The 'Post' has learned that the Attorney-General's Office has already approved the tool, though it is not expected to be deployed in the near term.

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025

Attorney-General to High Court: Ben-Gvir abusing authority, Netanyahu must explain inaction

Ben-Gvir responded during a police ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where he sharply criticized the attorney-general while awarding ranks and making senior appointments.

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

High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes

Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

Border guards indicted in scheme to smuggle illegal immigrants into Israel

According to the police, hundreds of illegal immigrants were allowed into the State of Israel by five security guards working for an independent security company at a road barrier in Givat Ze'ev.

POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.