National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded Friday to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's determination that a transition government period has begun, telling her to 'start packing' and vowing that her dismissal will be his first condition in the next coalition.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir escalated his public confrontation with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Friday, responding to her letter informing ministers that the transition government period has begun. In a message published on social media, Ben Gvir told the attorney general: 'Gali, as far as you're concerned, the transition government started on the day the government was sworn in. I didn't count you then, and I don't count you today. Unfortunately, they didn't listen to me when I demanded to fire you in the beginning, but in the next term this will be my first condition. Come on, start packing. The big change is on the way.'
The exchange comes amid ongoing tensions between Ben Gvir and the legal establishment. The attorney general had earlier warned ministers that during the transition period, they must consult her before making decisions that deviate from routine operations. The backdrop includes previous confrontations: Ben Gvir has accused Baharav-Miara of using the Shin Bet to spy on him, and the attorney general has demanded pre-approval of all his social media posts, as The Zioneer has reported. This is a direct political statement, not a policy change – the next government is not yet formed.
2 developments
- DevelopingBen Gvir accuses attorney general of using Shin Bet to spy on him, vows to complete judicial reform
- DevelopingAttorney General tells ministers transition government period has begun, requires consultation on unusual decisions
- DevelopingPM must wake up, says critic — Attorney General still attending cabinet despite removal
- DevelopingAttorney General demands pre-approval of all Ben Gvir social media posts
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