Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a key Cabinet ally on On Sunday, in response to the Supreme Court’s decision ordering him to do so and deepening the dispute over the power of courts.
Netanyahu announced It was firing Show me my armor who He holds the position of Minister of the Interior and Health, in a meeting of his government.
The Israeli Supreme Court decided last This week my shield was not a cabinet minister Because of conviction last year over tax violations.
The court ruling came at a time when Israel is sinking in conflict over the power of eliminate. Netanyahu’s far right government He wants to weaken the Supreme Court, reduce judicial oversight and grant more power for politicians.
Critics say that move Turns the country upside down system of Checks and balances threaten the foundations of democracy in Israel.
According to him officeNetanyahu told Al-Dari that he would move him from his home post with Heavy heart and great sorrow. “
“that’s unfortunate decision Ignore people’s will,” Netanyahu told Deri. “I intend to find anything legal way for You continue to contribute to the state of Israel.”
Deri said he will continue to do so lead for him party and help government in advancing its agenda, including legal reform.
My armor firing he also It is expected to shake Netanyahu’s rule coalitiona union It is supported by ultra-nationalist and ultra-Orthodox parties, including Shas Deri, which is the third largest in the government.
While some members of the Shas party threatened to win over the fledgling party coalition in the aftermath of Court ruling, Deri is expected to survive the absence and try to craft legislation that would pave the way way for his quick return.
Netanyahu is now expected to appoint other Shas members to replace Deri, at least temporarily.
Netanyahu governmentthe most right-wing in Israeli historyshe has made Reforming the country’s judicial system is a focus of its agenda. He. She says a power Gave the judges flaw government The influence of legal advisors a lot over Enactment of laws and governance.
plan her drawn Heavy criticism from senior legal officials, the president justice of Supreme court, former legislators and scores of thousands of The Israelis who came out Again and again to protest the reform.
My shield has faced legal problems in the past. He was sentenced to three years in prison in prison for Bribery, fraud and breach of trust in 2000 during her internal stint minister in The nineties. Served 22 months in prison But made Political return and take back control of Chas in 2013.
