Israel’s government voted unanimously on Monday to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, sparking an immediate Supreme Court injunction. The move was part of a long-standing dispute between Baharav-Miara and the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who have accused her of undermining their policies.
Baharav-Miara has criticized the government’s judicial reforms and wartime decisions, leading to accusations from Netanyahu’s ministers that she is abusing her authority. The opposition argues that the government lacks the authority to dismiss the attorney general without consulting an independent committee.
The controversy surrounding Baharav-Miara’s removal stems from a June resolution passed by the Netanyahu government giving itself the power to remove the attorney general without the committee’s approval. This move was widely expected, and the Supreme Court issued an injunction blocking it shortly after the vote.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/04/middleeast/israel-attorney-general-government-fire-vote-latam-intl