Israeli court orders Netanyahu to explain why Ben-Gvir not dismissed

jordan pulse : The Israeli Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to clarify why National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has not been removed, amid petitions accusing him of undermining police independence.
Ben-Gvir, in office since December 2022, is alleged to have 'systematically undermined the independence of the police, turning it from a law enforcement body into a political police force,' according to Haaretz. The court’s order is a preliminary step before it could mandate Netanyahu to dismiss the minister.
During proceedings, Ben-Gvir reportedly told the court, 'You have no authority,' according to Israel’s official broadcaster.
Earlier in January, government legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara petitioned the Supreme Court to compel Netanyahu to remove Ben-Gvir for 'abusing his position,' arguing he 'illegally exploits his role to influence police activity, particularly in sensitive investigations.'
In December, the government dismissed opposition petitions, including from the Movement for Quality Government, as 'an illegal attempt to remove a minister over his political speech and positions.'
Ben-Gvir, leader of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, remains a controversial figure and continues to face widespread criticism.
Anadolu Agency

The Israeli Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to clarify why National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has not been removed, amid petitions accusing him of undermining police independence.
Ben-Gvir, in office since December 2022, is alleged to have 'systematically undermined the independence of the police, turning it from a law enforcement body into a political police force,' according to Haaretz. The court’s order is a preliminary step before it could mandate Netanyahu to dismiss the minister.
During proceedings, Ben-Gvir reportedly told the court, 'You have no authority,' according to Israel’s official broadcaster.
Earlier in January, government legal advisor Gali Baharav-Miara petitioned the Supreme Court to compel Netanyahu to remove Ben-Gvir for 'abusing his position,' arguing he 'illegally exploits his role to influence police activity, particularly in sensitive investigations.'
In December, the government dismissed opposition petitions, including from the Movement for Quality Government, as 'an illegal attempt to remove a minister over his political speech and positions.'
Ben-Gvir, leader of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, remains a controversial figure and continues to face widespread criticism.
Anadolu Agency