Israeli Government Moves to Dismiss Attorney General as Protests Escalate

Prime Minister Netanyahu defies Supreme Court suspension of Shin Bet chief's dismissal, deepening Israel's political crisis.

The Israeli cabinet voted unanimously to begin the dismissal process for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, citing 'inappropriate conduct' and policy disagreements.
Prime Minister Netanyahu remains defiant against the Supreme Court's suspension of his decision to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, claiming a lack of trust following the October 2023 security crisis.
Mass protests continue across Israel, with demonstrators opposing the dismissal of key officials and criticizing the government's handling of the Gaza conflict and hostage negotiations.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for a general strike if the government does not comply with the Supreme Court's ruling on Ronen Bar's dismissal.
Protesters are demanding the release of hostages in Gaza and accusing the government of undermining Israel's democratic institutions through these dismissals.