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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Israeli Government Requests Supreme Court to Reject Dismissal Demands Against Ben Gvir

The Israeli government has officially approached the supreme court, seeking the rejection of growing calls to dismiss Ben Gvir. The move signals state alignment behind the contested figure. Calls for his dismissal have been formally challenged in court by the authorities.

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 made a formal request to the supreme court, urging it to reject appeals calling for the dismissal of Ben Gvir. This step highlights a direct intervention by the government in judicial proceedings related to the controversial figure. Despite public demands and mounting pressure, the government’s legal team moved decisively to shield Ben Gvir from removal attempts.

From its side, the state’s action is seen as a reaffirmation of its support for Ben Gvir, signaling that calls for his dismissal — however widespread — do not align with the government’s current position. The government’s statement, submitted to the court, emphasizes the importance of maintaining institutional procedures and contests the grounds on which these calls are based.

The submission to the supreme court reflects a broader political stance that resists popular demands for dismissal. The nature of the calls against Ben Gvir, although not specified in the government’s request, have prompted legal involvement at the highest level. Meanwhile, no official statement has been released from Ben Gvir regarding the development, and reactions from other government officials remain limited at this stage.

In addition, the case places the supreme court in the center of an unfolding institution-level clash, as the judiciary is now tasked with addressing governmental shielding efforts while under public scrutiny. The government’s legal plea seeks a definitive rejection of the dismissal demands, marking a potential precedent for handling similar calls against high-profile figures in the future.

The latest action underlines the ongoing friction between state institutions and opposing voices calling for accountability. The government’s move to side with Ben Gvir reinforces its current alignment and deters possible administrative or legal removal, at least for the foreseeable period.

This development continues to draw attention to the evolving legal and political landscape in which figures like Ben Gvir remain central. While further court deliberations are awaited, the government’s stance has been made unambiguous in its appeal to preserve his position and invalidate any legal grounds for dismissal raised in the court’s domain.

17 Dec, 01:08

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