Israel's Minister of Justice plans to dismiss the General Prosecutor for accusation of bias
Israel's Minister of Justice plans to dismiss the General Prosecutor for accusation of bias
The Israeli deputy prime minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin has taken steps to deduct the Attorney General Gali Baharav-Meara. He accuses her of abusing her powers in order to undermine the politics of the government and to destabilize the rule of law in Israel. Political representatives from the right spectrum of Israel have long been calling for their release.
resistance to the applications for dismissal
The controversial advance, which was announced on Wednesday, triggered a violent counter reaction from opposition leaders who condemn it as an unconstitutional escalation in the middle of the ongoing Israel Hamas War.
allegations against the Attorney General
The Baharav-Meara office has not yet publicly commented on the allegations. CNN has sent an inquiry to your office. Levin, an important ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, submitted a request for no confidence against Baharav-Miara at the ministerial cabinet secretary, accompanied by an 886-page dossier that documents alleged misconduct.
content of the dossier
The document, which contains a summary and letters to high -ranking civil servants, accuses the Attorney General of having transformed her office into a "political unity", hindering government decisions, selectively enforcing laws and stiring up social divisions.
criticism from the opposition
The opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Levin's approach as "criminal, violent and unconstitutional" and accused the Minister of Justice to take advantage of the divisions during the war to consolidate power. "Levin, one of the main responsible for the Disaster from 7. October, has learned nothing.
political dimensions of dismissal
Critics claim that this application reflected a wider Netanyahu campaign to weaken judicial control after a planned judicial reform triggered mass demonstrations in July 2023. Baharav-Miara, which was appointed in 2022, often conflict with the government about its politics, including controversial judicial reforms and decisions.
legal hurdles in the elevation
Levin’s office also announced the formation of a committee to choose a new attorney-in lawyer, which indicates an attempt to accelerate the deposition of Baharav-Meara. However, the process provides legal and political hurdles. According to Israeli law, the dismissal of the General Prosecutor requires the consent of the cabinet and a hearing that is to be challenged by opposition members.
threat to democratic structures
The step has deepened the political division in Israel, with centric and left factions warning that this endangers the democratic controls and balance. The government's supporters, on the other hand, argue that the general prosecutor's office exceeds her powers and politicizes the legal supervision.
Special features of the office of the Attorney General
Legal scientists warn that Levin's application could continue to polarize the institutions at a time when Israel is in the war and is facing an increasing criticism of his Gaza policy internationally. The role of the Attorney General in Israel occupies a unique position because she acts both as a legal advisor to the government and as a public guardian. Unlike in many democracies, the position is not bound to the government coalition, a fact that Levin's government wants to change for a long time.
Kommentare (0)