Israel’s High Court Wednesday began hearing a petition demanding the removal of far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over allegations that he improperly interfered in police affairs.
Amid concerns over potential disruptions inside the courtroom, the judges decided to hold the hearing without public attendance, while broadcasting the proceedings live, according to the Turkish Anadolu Agency (AA).
Ahead of the session, dozens of Ben-Gvir supporters gathered outside the court building, carrying signs reading "It’s time to tell the High Court: Enough" and "End the judicial dictatorship."
Ben-Gvir arrived outside the courtroom and addressed his supporters, saying: "Gali Baharav-Miara (The government’s legal adviser) says that I am deciding policy and changing the police – she is correct."
"More than half a million voters chose us to bring about real change," the far-right minister claimed.
