Overview
- Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara urged the High Court to compel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to explain why he has not removed National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
- Her submission alleges Ben Gvir abused his position to exert improper influence over the Israel Police and says the prime minister failed to institute safeguards.
- She cited a prior warning about “sweeping and systematic political interference” that could harm police operations and erode the rule of law.
- The move answers petitions claiming Netanyahu is obligated to exercise his authority to dismiss the minister.
- Ben Gvir responded with a personal attack on the attorney general and vowed to push for an investigation into her conduct.