Legislation8/23/2026

Attorney General Opposed Ben-Gvir’s Participation in Police Conference

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s participation in a conference for police volunteers. She informed Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg of her position on the eve of the event.

Key facts

•Date of notification: August 23, 2026
•The conference was scheduled to take place on August 24, 2026
•Central Elections Committee Chairman: Noam Sohlberg
•The objection was submitted by Gali Baharav-Miara
•No proceeding number was stated

What Happened

According to Haaretz, the police volunteers’ conference was scheduled to take place on August 24, 2026, during the election period. Sources in the law enforcement establishment claim that Ben-Gvir and his ministry initiated the event and that the minister intended to speak about his activities before an audience of thousands.

The Attorney General’s Position

On the evening of August 23, Baharav-Miara informed Central Elections Committee Chairman and Deputy President of the Supreme Court Noam Sohlberg that she opposed the minister’s participation. According to the report, such participation could constitute prohibited election propaganda funded by the police—that is, using public resources.

The Decision Has Not Yet Been Announced

The materials provided did not clarify whether Sohlberg had made a decision, whether the conference had been canceled, or whether the format of Ben-Gvir’s participation had been modified. The source also does not state the proceeding number or the precise name of the applicable statute.

What this means for you

The attorney general’s position underscores that government events during an election period may be scrutinized on suspicion of constituting covert propaganda and the use of budgetary resources for the benefit of a politician. The objection itself does not yet constitute a ban, as the final decision is not stated in the source provided.

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