Israel's government decides to dismiss the General Prosecutor

Israel's government decides to dismiss the General Prosecutor

The Israeli government unanimously decided on Monday to stop the Attorney General Gali Baharav-Meara. This decision was made in the context of an application by Vice Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, as a Levin spokesman said.

Criticism of Gali Baharav-Meara

Baharav-Meara was often the goal of criticism from the government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who accused her of misused her powers in order to undermine the government's political measures and to destabilize the rule of law in Israel. In particular, right -wing populist Israeli politicians have been demanding their release for a long time.

Objection by the Supreme Court of Israel

On Monday, Israel's top court issued an injunction to stop the removal of Baharav-Meara for the time being. Levi's initiative to initiate the settlement procedure in March had already resulted in violent criticism and legal disputes.

The role of Attorney General in Israel

The role of Attorney General in Israel is unique because it acts both as a legal consultant for the government and as a public supervisor. The post is not bound by a political appointment that is based on the governing coalition - a fact that the government tries to change as part of its controversial judicial reform.

It is a developing situation that is continuously updated.

Reporting by CNN’s Eugenia Yosef and Mohammed Tawfeeq.