Gali Baharav-Miara
Shutdown of Army Radio is 'political move,' lawmakers warn panel ahead of High Court hearing
The move also drew swift criticism from Attorney General Baharav-Miara, who warned it could amount to an unlawful effort to undermine public broadcasting and freedom of expression.
Israel's judicial reform legislation blitz will reach Supreme Court, chief justice warns
As High Court review nears, state defends decision to shutter Army Radio
Attorney-general: Proposed cabinet rule changes would enable unlawful government action
Israel's High Court hears petitions to halt comptroller's Oct. 7 probe, risking future inquiry
The petitions were filed by the Military Defense Counsel and the NGO the Movement for Quality Government in Israel. The panel consisted of Justices Daphne Barak-Erez, David Mintz, and Alex Stein.
High Court freezes government move to shutter Army Radio pending ruling
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the decision to shutter the military broadcaster last week, with the closure slated to take effect in March.
All steps to shutter Army Radio should be halted, A-G urges, in opposition to gov’t decision
“The decision is laden with errors,” Baharav-Miara said, noting that the court is expected to hear the case by the end of January.
A-G warns against Knesset interference in criminal probes
Her concerns are rooted in two trends in parliamentary committees: the scheduling of public discussions on ongoing criminal cases and disrespectful conduct towards the legal system.
Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court to freeze haredi national-civic service track
Israel Hofsheet asked the High Court to freeze the national civic service track it says lets haredi men avoid IDF enlistment without a legal basis.
High Court rejects Levin bid to revive Kula appointment for Sde Teiman probe supervision
Kula’s appointment was previously struck down because the law governing the Judicial Complaints Commissioner bars the officeholder from taking on any other job or occupation.
In wake of Feldstein interview, October Council, opposition MK urge probes into PMO conduct
In an urgent letter sent to Shin Bet chief David Zini, the council said Feldstein’s remarks raised “reasonable suspicion” that senior figures in the PMO were involved in the Qatargate.
Israel advances political probe into October 7, gov't committee to outline probe limits
The bill proposal will be brought to an initial Knesset vote on Wednesday; under it, the government would have complete control over the topics being investigated, including the judiciary.
Army Radio closure would restrict freedom of expression in Israel, attorney-general warns
Should the government's decision pass, Army Radio, which has been broadcasting for 75 years, would cease its operations at the very latest by March 1.
Katz says gov't will approve shutdown of Army Radio today after 75 years of broadcasting
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he will seek government approval to close Army Radio (Galei Tzahal), a controversial decision opposed by the Israel Press Council.
