Netanyahu moves to fire attorney general prosecuting him for corruption
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government voted to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who is prosecuting him for corruption. The decision has sparked debate and legal questions, as the country's supreme court indicated the procedure for her removal was improper. The firing will not take effect until the supreme court decides on appeals against it.Key Facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing a trial for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
- His government voted to remove Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who is prosecuting him.
- This is the first time an Israeli government has voted to fire an attorney general.
- The Israeli supreme court has said the firing procedure is inappropriate.
- The firing will not be effective until the supreme court rules on the appeals.
- Baharav-Miara is also investigating Netanyahu's advisers' alleged ties with Qatar.
- The decision has led to tensions and accusations of protecting Netanyahu politically.
- Justice Minister Yariv Levin claimed the firing wasn't related to Netanyahu's trial.
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