High Court affirms Attorney General's role in vetting police appointments

The High Court orders Ben-Gvir to allow Baharav-Miara's input a week before appointments. The justices also ruled that the commissioner's recommendations should be simultaneously presented to Ben-Gvir and to Baharav-Miara

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The High Court orders Ben-Gvir to allow Baharav-Miara's input a week before appointments. The justices also ruled that the commissioner's recommendations should be simultaneously presented to Ben-Gvir and to Baharav-Miara

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03:37 AM • April 25 2026 IDT

Israel's High Court of Justice affirmed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's right on Friday to vet police appointments by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

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