Israel's attorney general, Gali Baharav-Miara, has asked the country's High Court of Justice to remove National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from office, escalating a major confrontation at the top of Israeli politics. The request marks a sharp turn in an already tense dispute involving Ben Gvir's role and conduct as minister.
According to the court filing described in the report, Baharav-Miara said attempts to reach understandings with Ben Gvir over the way his ministry operates had not succeeded. Based on that breakdown, she told the court that, in her view, his removal should now be considered.
Ben Gvir pushed back against the move, signaling an immediate political and legal fight over the attorney general's position. His response underscores how sensitive the case has become, given his high-profile role in Israel's government and the broader debate over the limits of ministerial authority.
The case now puts the High Court at the center of another consequential dispute between senior elected officials and the state's legal establishment. Any ruling or further proceedings could have important implications for government oversight, the powers of cabinet ministers, and the relationship between Israel's judiciary and executive branch.
