Gali Baharav-Miara

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

The meeting had been on the topic of extending the terrorists' detentions, as well as the possibility of visitation rights for them.

MK Simcha Rothman at a meeting to discuss October 7 terrorists' detention extension and visitation rights, July 13, 2026.
Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets, in this screen grab from a video released on July 8, 2026.

US reportedly strikes Iran as Trump says the regime is 'out of control'

MK Nissim Vaturi speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on January 22, 2026.

Likud lawmaker Nissim Vaturi says Naama Lazimi is 'worse than Hamas,' faces probe calls

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Supreme Court justices arrive for a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 28, 2026.

High Court warns of ‘anarchy,’ says Israeli politicians who defy court rulings could face lawsuits


Rothman kicks deputy attorney-general out of Knesset panel debating contentious A-G split bill

The removal incident took place during a debate on the bill, in which five of the attorney general's deputies made a rare joint appearance to present their opposition.

Deputy Attorney-General Gil Limon in the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

A spectacle of sheer hatred - opinion

The taxi-driver then moved on to attack Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit, whom he insisted on calling a crook and a criminal, who had stolen the position of President of the Supreme Court.

A Gett taxi in Ramat Gan. November 17, 2024.

Shas spiritual leader: Iran deal is punishment for draft dodger arrests, A-G is 'wicked woman'

"Trump turned against us because of the decrees being imposed on Torah scholars and because they are being arrested,” Yosef said.

Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, during a weekly teaching at the Yazdim synagogue in Jerusalem, on June 7, 2025.

Shin Bet officer petitions High Court against Knesset decision to grant Gotliv immunity

Hours after MK Tally Gotliv was granted immunity, the Shin Bet officer she exposed filed a High Court petition seeking to block the decision and restore criminal proceedings.

The Shin Bet emblem.

Knesset approves MK Tally Gotliv’s immunity in Shin Bet officer identity exposure case

Knesset votes 61 to 48 to grant Likud MK Tally Gotliv immunity, blocking her prosecution over alleged disclosure of a Shin Bet officer’s identity.

MK Tally Gotliv at Knesset House Committee debate on granting her immunity Monday June 15, 2026.

Tally Gotliv jeopardized Shin Bet agent’s safety, AG tells Knesset panel

The Attorney-General told the Knesset that Gotliv endangered a Shin Bet agent by disclosing classified details, as the MK seeks immunity from prosecution.

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

Knesset debates immunity for MK Tally Gotliv amid Iran missile crisis

Gotliv raises fresh Oct. 7 treason claims to panel, opposition slams discussion

MK Tally Gotliv and and MK Ofir Katz attend a House committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on, June 8, 2026.

Deri says Shas supports draft evaders during prison visit, calls to add Torah study to Basic Law

The visit was made to the Neve Tzedek Military Prison, and Deri was accompanied by other lawmakers from his party, including MK Michael Malkieli and Haim Biton.

SHAS PARTY leader Arye Deri visits military prison expressing support for draft evaders, Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Israel's judiciary faces a legitimacy crisis of its own making - opinion

Rather than asking why public trust is eroding, the judiciary forcefully demands that the public restore trust while leaving the underlying causes unaddressed.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a hearing on a petition concerning the continuation of the criminal investigation into alleged leaks in the “Sde Teiman” affair at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 31, 2026.

Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis

As Baharav-Miara warned of efforts to weaken democratic institutions, the system she was defending was in the process of rejecting her objections to one of Netanyahu’s most sensitive appointments.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mossad chief Roman Gofman ordering the strikes on Iranian officials, March 16, 2026.