Yariv Levin

Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides

"The fronts of the conflict rely on a solid economic rear," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding the decision, which hopes to alleviate the economic burden of employing reserve soldiers.

An off duty Israeli soldier seen walking with a weapon on Jaffa street in Jerusalem on September 26, 2025.
Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

A-G: Levin’s partial plan to convene judge selection panel does not end High Court case

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of deepening judge shortage as appointments clash escalates

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, March 23, 2026; illustrative.

Smotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'


Sa'ar's judicial compromise missing critical piece of agreement - analysis

Without regard to Gideon Sa'ar, dropping the basic laws aspect of the compromise is a mega event.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court (illustrative)

Israeli gov't votes no-confidence on motion against A-G Gali Baharav-Miara

Baharav-Miara was absent from the meeting and accused the government of attempting to place itself above the law.

 Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends the swearing in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, at the president residence in Jerusalem, February 13, 2025.

Gov't to vote on Levin's motion of no confidence in A-G in coming weeks

The bill that will reconfigure the Judicial Selection Committee is set to advance.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara sits next to Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a ceremony for retiring acting chief justice Uzi Vogelman, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, in October.

Israeli universities vow to strike if Netanyahu's government fires A-G

“We, presidents of the universities signed below, hereby warn against an unprecedented threat to the rule of law in Israel if the attorney-general is fired,” the letter began.

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara attends the Knesset in Jerusalem. November 18, 2024.

Grapevine March 9, 2025: Ironic timing

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 RUSLANA RODINA – the face of Scoops’ summer shoes.

Who is A-G Baharav-Miara, and why does gov’t want to fire her? - exclusive

The Jerusalem Post has spoken to a variety of top sources close to the key players over the years and, more recently, on both sides of the issue to try to paint a picture.

 Israeli attorney-general Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on November 18, 2024.

Levin’s accusations against A-G are a roadmap of gov't’s own failures - analysis

Levin's letter shows the government repeatedly attempted to bypass legal requirements or Supreme Court rulings, with the A-G often serving as the only barrier.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Move to oust A-G 'threat to Israeli democracy,' former A-G Mandelblit says - KAN

On Wednesday, Justic Minister Yariv Levin argued that Baharav-Miara has used her power to serve as a “long arm of the opposition” to the government.

AVICHAI MANDELBLIT

Sa'ar, Smotrich praise justice minister's decision to remove A-G from position

“She has become a full-fledged political player who systematically works against the government with the transparent goal of bringing it down," Sa'ar wrote. 

 Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin moves to oust A-G, sparking fierce backlash

Members of the opposition and a number of NGOs argued the move was a continuation of the government’s attempts to erode Israeli democracy.

 (L-R) Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin