Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Halt Dismissal Proceedings

Gali Beharav-Miara Challenges Government Decision

Attorney General Gali Beharav-Miara has submitted a request to the Supreme Court of Israel, seeking an interim order to prevent the government from convening a ministerial committee to conduct a hearing prior to her dismissal. The hearing is scheduled for next Monday.

In her response to petitions filed by the group Fortress of Democracy, represented by attorney Daphna Holtz Lechner, Beharav-Miara contends that the proceedings against her do not comply with legal requirements. She argues that adherence to the conclusions of the Shamgar Report is crucial in this context.

Legal Basis for the Request

Beharav-Miara emphasizes that the promotion of her dismissal by the ministerial committee fails to meet judicial standards. She insists that the consultation with the professional-public committee regarding her appointment and tenure termination is a guiding principle highlighted throughout the Shamgar Report. This consultation is considered a key safeguard to ensure the essential professional independence required for the role of the Attorney General.

The outcome of this legal challenge is anticipated to have significant implications for the government’s actions and the independence of the legal institution in Israel.

As the legal proceedings unfold, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court’s response to Beharav-Miara’s request and the broader implications for the balance of power within the Israeli government