Israel’s Attorney General has warned government ministers that any attempt to dismiss her from overseeing the prime minister’s corruption trial would be illegal. In a letter circulated to the cabinet, the chief legal officer said the move has no legal basis and directly contradicts established law. The Attorney General also rejected arguments made by the Justice Minister, calling them “legally unfounded.” The public rebuke heightens tensions between the government and its top legal adviser as the high-profile case against the prime minister continues. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is expected to address reporters later today from the ministry’s “Jerusalem Hall,” potentially adding a cabinet response to the Attorney General’s letter.
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