Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has petitioned the High Court of Justice to order the dismissal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, according to a Channel 14 report. The demand comes just ahead of the upcoming elections.
This evening, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara formally petitioned the High Court of Justice to order the dismissal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, according to a Channel 14 report. The move escalates a confrontation that has been building throughout the day and comes just days before the elections.
Earlier today, at 09:26 Jerusalem, the Attorney General's office notified the High Court that efforts to reach an agreement with Ben Gvir had failed, citing 'significant gaps' and ongoing interference in police operations. Over the course of the morning, the AG's office called for judicial intervention, urged the court to remove Ben Gvir, and filed a formal notice arguing that his conduct undermines police independence. Ben Gvir responded with a personal attack on the attorney general. By 09:54 Jerusalem, reports emerged that Baharav-Miara was considering leaving the country if the court did not act.
As The Zioneer has previously reported, the attorney general has sought to constrain Ben Gvir's public statements, including a demand that all his social media posts be pre-approved (June 18). The conflict between the two officials has been a recurring feature of the current government, with Ben Gvir accusing the AG of trying to topple the right-wing coalition.
The High Court has not yet responded to the petition. The outcome could carry significant implications for the election campaign and the balance between the executive and the judiciary. It remains unclear whether the court will rule before the elections.
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