Israel's High Court of Justice is considering petitions seeking to remove far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from office. Petitioners argue that Ben-Gvir has politicized the police force, effectively turning it into a political tool. The court's decision could have significant political and legal ramifications for the minister and the government.
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Order · April 15, 2026
Israel's High Court is considering whether far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir should be removed from overseeing the police due to his political actions. Petitioners, supported by the Attorney General, argue that Ben-Gvir is politicizing the police force and undermining democratic norms by making controversial appointments and policy changes. This case highlights tensions over the balance of power
newspaper Read articleHigh Court Weighing Whether to Boot Far-Right Israeli Minister Israel's highest court is weighing whether a sitting minister can be too political to stay in charge of the police. The High Court of Justice on Wednesday heard petitions demanding that the court order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, reports Haaretz. Petitioners, backed by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accuse Ben-Gvir of turning the police into a political tool an
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Israel's High Court is considering whether far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir should be removed from overseeing the police due to his political actions. Petitioners, supported by the Attorney General, argue that Ben-Gvir is politicizing the police force and undermining democratic norms by making controversial appointments and policy changes. This case highlights tensions over the balance of power and the independence of law enforcement in Israel.
High Court Weighing Whether to Boot Far-Right Israeli Minister Israel's highest court is weighing whether a sitting minister can be too political to stay in charge of the police. The …
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