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Israeli universities threaten to strike if attorney general fired


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Published in Science and Technology on Sunday, March 9th 2025 at 11:02 GMT by i24NEWS   Print publication without navigation

  • After university presidents called threats to fire Gali Baharav-Miara 'an unprecedented threat to the rule of law,' Education Minister Yoav Kish hit back, calling them 'confused'

Israeli universities have threatened to go on strike if Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is dismissed, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reported intention to fire her. This reaction stems from concerns over the independence of legal institutions in Israel. The heads of Israel's leading universities, including Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University, and the Technion, have expressed that such a move would undermine the rule of law and could lead to a constitutional crisis. They argue that the Attorney General's role is crucial for maintaining checks and balances within the government. This potential strike adds to the ongoing political tension in Israel, where Netanyahu's judicial reform plans have already sparked widespread protests and debates about democracy and governance.

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