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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Israeli Government Urges Supreme Court to Reject Efforts to Dismiss Ben Gvir

The Israeli government has called on the supreme court to reject efforts seeking the dismissal of Ben Gvir. The move reflects the government’s ongoing backing of its minister amid growing criticism. No further details were released, and the matter remains under legal review.

JERUSALEM, JANUARY 24: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks during a joint press conference with General Kobi Shabta (not seen), Inspector General of the Israeli Police, at the Ministry of National Security in West Jerusalem on January 24, 2023. ( Saeed Qaq – Anadolu Agency )

The Israeli government has formally requested that the supreme court dismiss any efforts calling for the removal of Ben Gvir. The action underscores the state’s continued support for its minister amid mounting pressure and appeals directed toward the judiciary. The request highlights the political establishment’s resistance to legal or public campaigns aiming to unseat figures from their posts.

The appeal to the supreme court emerges at a time when increased scrutiny surrounds members of the current government. While specific grounds for the calls seeking the removal of Ben Gvir have not been outlined in the official communication, the government’s latest move presents a clear stance against such demands.

From its side, the Israeli government appears determined to maintain the existing structure and retain its current ministerial lineup. The appeal to the judiciary signals an attempt to reinforce ministerial stability and to counteract rising external or internal calls for change. In doing so, it asserts the government’s authority while placing the burden of response on the judicial body.

Ben Gvir remains in office amid this unfolding legal narrative. Meanwhile, the supreme court is expected to assess the government’s request, although no timeline or decision details have been confirmed so far. The legal route taken by the ruling coalition further emphasizes the strategic reliance on institutional backing as a means to fend off dismissal campaigns.

In addition, the move strengthens the ruling administration’s message that it will not yield to mounting pressure targeting key officials. It also reflects broader efforts to consolidate control over ministries viewed as central to the government’s domestic and regional stances.

Resistance voices have long noted the significance of judicial proceedings involving top officials, often citing them as reflections of deeper tensions within the state apparatus. While the current case remains limited in public detail, its handling by both the executive and judicial branches will be closely followed by observers engaged in Palestinian affairs and rights advocacy.

The supreme court, positioned at the intersection of law and administration, now faces a decisive role in responding to the government’s request. Its forthcoming decision is expected to set a precedent not only for Ben Gvir’s standing but also for how current and future efforts to challenge ministerial appointments are processed within the legal structure of the state.

No further developments have been officially released. All parties remain engaged in anticipation of the judicial body’s next move.

16 Dec, 22:21

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