Israel’s Government Moves to Remove Attorney General Amid Judicial Power Struggle

In a unanimous vote this Monday, Israel's Cabinet took a decisive step toward dismissing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, a move confirmed by the Ministry of Justice and signaling escalating tensions between the government and the nation’s judicial system.While this decision requires approval from Israel's Supreme Court before becoming effective, government officials have already begun marginalizing Baharav-Miara—excluding her from critical forums and diluting her influence regardless of the court's forthcoming verdict. This rapid sidelining reflects a broader effort by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration and its far-right allies to dominate legal institutions.Is Israel Undermining Its Democracy for Political Gain?The Attorney General...