Attorney-General

Gofman rejects A-G’s classified update in High Court Mossad appointment case

Gofman’s lawyer, Ohad Shalem, argued that the A-G's office repeatedly claimed to hold classified documents while, according to Gofman, those materials contained nothing relevant to the petitions.

Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and MK Yulia Malinovsky hold joint press conference in Knesset ahead of upcoming vote on bill to publicly prosecute Oct. 7 terrorists, Sunday May 10, 2026.

MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - report

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 15, 2026.

Ben-Gvir demands urgent action to expel illegal immigrants in southern Tel Aviv and beyond

Mossad chief David Barnea attends the 78th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 21, 2026.

Netanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment


State Attorney should lead Sde Teiman leak case investigation, Justice Ministry legal advisor says

If the Court accepts Kotik’s position, the State-Attorney would then become the sole arbiter of whether to file criminal charges against those suspected of leaking the Sde Teiman footage.

Supreme court justice Yael Willner arrives for a court hearing on who will have authority over the Sde Teiman leak probe, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem.

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.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, July 17, 2025

PM Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in midnight meeting affair

The Jerusalem Post queried the Israel Police and has yet to receive any comments.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026

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.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police outside the IDF Recruitment Center at Tel Hashomer, central Israel, April 28, 2025

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.

Israeli 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.

Hillary Clinton says Trump admin. 'slow-walking' Epstein files release before Congress testimony

Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration’s Justice Department of slow-walking the release of Epstein files, calling for full transparency before her congressional testimony later this month.

Hillary Clinton pictured in New York City, October 28, 2025.

High Court blasts Levin: 'No judges, we are releasing murder suspects'

The High Court sharply criticized Justice Minister Levin for failing to convene the Judicial Selection Committee, warning that Israel’s judicial system is facing a crisis due to vacant positions.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin presents the reasonableness clause to the Knesset in July.

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.

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

The announcement comes one day after A-G Gali Baharav-Miara accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of political motivations in blocking Ruti Hauslich's promotion in the police.

Senior Israel Police officer Ruti Hauslich, addressing a Knesset panel.

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

The MKs' letter to the Attorney-General alleges a conflict of interest arising from the potential buyer's ties to PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

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