The Israeli cabinet has passed a vote of no confidence against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, a move seen as part of broader attempts to weaken judicial checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The vote comes after the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, a decision later frozen by the Supreme Court. Baharav-Miara is accused of “inappropriate behavior” and differences of opinion hindering collaboration with the government. The attorney general refuted the claims, accusing the government of trying to operate above the law. Protesters fear these moves are a threat to democracy and an attempt to silence critics of Netanyahu. Bar, expected to testify on April 8, believes his ouster is to halt the pursuit of truth about a deadly Hamas attack, while Netanyahu’s office dismisses these accusations as “fake news.” Critics argue that the moves against both officials are politically motivated, with issues like the bribery trial of Netanyahu’s associates being a factor. The Supreme Court could still block Baharav-Miara’s removal after a committee review. The attempted dismissals have sparked public outcry and demonstrations, highlighting concerns about the erosion of democratic checks and balances in Israel.
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