US EditionNetanyahu moves to fire attorney general prosecuting him for corruption
ISRAEL, AUG 4 – The unanimous Cabinet vote to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara was blocked by the Supreme Court amid concerns it threatens judicial independence during Netanyahu's corruption trial.
- On Monday, the Israeli government voted unanimously to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, approving Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin’s proposal to terminate her tenure.
- Amid a broader judicial overhaul, right-wing Israeli politicians have long called for Gali Baharav-Miara’s dismissal, and Netanyahu accused her of abusing authority to destabilize Israel’s rule of law.
- Facing immediate legal pushback, Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid party petitioned the High Court, arguing the decision was made in an illegal process, shortly after Monday’s Cabinet vote.
- On Sunday night, protesters gathered outside Baharav-Miara's home, and several Cabinet ministers said they will boycott her, amid political tensions.
- Under the injunction, a court hearing is scheduled by September 4, and no change to her position can occur until a future decision, the High Court of Justice reported.
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