National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Monday that no amount of effort by Galit or the 'deep state' can fabricate criminal cases or topple a sitting prime minister and government through threats in a democratic state. The remarks come amid ongoing political tension over legal proceedings against coalition figures.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a statement Monday afternoon, posted on his the source, in which he asserted that efforts by 'Galit' (an apparent reference to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara) and the 'deep state' cannot fabricate criminal cases or topple a serving prime minister and government in a democratic state. The phrasing echoes his frequent criticism of legal proceedings against coalition members. The message was posted without elaboration or a specific trigger. No response from the Attorney General's office or other officials has been reported yet. As The Zioneer has previously covered, Ben Gvir has repeatedly called for a firm line against what he views as politically motivated investigations, including during a security cabinet discussion in mid-June.
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