Israeli Cabinet Moves to Dismiss Attorney General Over Netanyahu Trial

Israeli Cabinet Moves to Dismiss Attorney General Handling Netanyahu's Corruption Case On Monday, the Israeli government unanimously decided to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara from her position, as she prosecutes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a high-profile corruption trial. Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced the cabinet's decision, though the move will not be implemented until the Supreme Court rules on pending appeals. The court has previously signaled it may issue an injunction to prevent her removal. Netanyahu abstained from voting on the matter due to potential conflicts of interest. Critics, including Baharav-Miara herself, argue that the attempt to dismiss her is illegal and sets a dangerous precedent by allowing the government to remove top prosecutors without proper oversight, potentially for political reasons or retaliation. Baharav-Miara warned that the move could influence ongoing investigations and her ability to prosecute Netanyahu, who faces charges of accepting bribes, fraud, and breach of trust related to a $200,000 payoff and media favors. She also continues to investigate alleged connections between Netanyahu’s advisors and Qatar. The go...