Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has intensified its efforts to oust the Attorney-General, Gali Baharav-Miara, further escalating tensions between the government and Israel’s legal authorities. On Sunday, Netanyahu’s cabinet unanimously backed a motion of no confidence against Baharav-Miara, accusing her of obstructing the government’s agenda. The motion sets the stage for a public committee to consider her dismissal.
Baharav-Miara, who is responsible for advising the government legally and overseeing public prosecutions, has been a vocal opponent to many of Netanyahu’s policies, especially those aimed at limiting judicial powers. She responded to the cabinet’s move by stating that it was part of a broader effort to undermine checks and balances in the country’s governance, pushing for power without accountability.
This move comes as Israel’s military operation in Gaza continues, with a mounting death toll and ongoing conflict with Hamas. Netanyahu’s government has faced persistent criticism from both domestic opposition and international observers over its handling of the legal system, including the controversial effort to curtail judicial independence.
Opposition leaders have warned that if the government moves forward with its plans to remove key legal figures, including the Attorney-General and the head of the Shin Bet intelligence agency, Israel risks moving away from democratic norms. Demonstrations have erupted across the country, signaling growing discontent with the government’s actions.
