Netanyahu’s Power Grab: Israel’s Government Dismisses Attorney General Amid Judicial Crisis
In a bold move that threatens democratic checks and balances, Israel’s government has voted to fire its attorney general amid fierce disputes over judicial independence, raising alarms about the erosion of rule of law—a cautionary tale for America’s own fight to uphold sovereignty.
Israel stands at a dangerous crossroads as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet unanimously voted to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, escalating a constitutional crisis that strikes at the heart of judicial independence. This action deepens a long-running standoff between the elected government and the judiciary—one with grave implications for democratic governance and national sovereignty. The Supreme Court wisely paused this drastic move pending a legal review, underscoring the gravity of undermining the attorney general's traditionally apolitical role. Netanyahu accuses Baharav-Miara of abusing her authority by blocking decisions from his government, including efforts to remove key officials in security agencies. Yet...
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