Jerusalem, 4 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) -- Months of clashing between the Israeli government and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara came to a head as ministers unanimously voted to fire her on Monday.
Baharav-Miara’s ouster, by a vote of 22-0, does not take effect until the High Court of Justice examines whether her dismissal followed due process. The opposition Yesh Atid party announced immediately after the vote it had petitioned the High Court.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu absented himself from the vote over conflicts of interest stemming from his own corruption trial.
The conflict between the government and Baharav-Miara has been brewing since the current administration took office at the end of 2022, with each side accusing the other of overreach.