Speaking at the Israel Hayom conference on Monday, Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich said Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara should be investigated for breach of trust and abuse of power. He also said officers David Zini and Roman Gofman should file a defamation lawsuit against her. Smotrich did not specify the legal actions she took against them.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remarks on Monday at the Israel Hayom conference are part of ongoing criticism of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara by coalition lawmakers. The Zioneer has reported on similar statements by other officials in recent weeks. Smotrich's statement adds a demand for a criminal probe, while reiterating his call for a defamation suit on behalf of officers Zini and Gofman. The specifics of the alleged actions by Baharav-Miara against them remain unclear.
2 developments
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- DevelopingRight-wing figures blame AG for Jerusalem faction protest run-over
- StrongThe Zioneer first reports: Supreme Court justices sharply criticize Attorney General's conduct in hearing
- DevelopingJacob Bardugo calls Attorney General Baharav-Miara 'mediocre to weak' after immunity hearing
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