Sa’ar says he opposes attacks on AG, but also opposes ‘judicial activism’

19 November 2024, 2:03 pm

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a handover ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem on November 10, 2024. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)

In response to ongoing political attacks on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who appointed her while serving as justice minister in the previous government, tells Channel 12: “I oppose the vitriol against the attorney general and her office, but also oppose judicial activism, as always” — indicating he believes her positions that are out of line with the government’s sometimes go too far.

Sa’ar says he noted his opposition to attacks on Baharav-Miara in several recent cabinet meetings.

Prior to Sa’ar rejoining the government, Barahav-Miara was often accused by coalition members of being a “plant” of Sa’ar’s who ostensibly opposed government policy on his behalf. He has rarely commented.