Israel’s Supreme Court Orders Netanyahu to Explain Why Ben Gvir Has Not Been Fired

•? ?Israel’s Supreme Court ordered Netanyahu to explain why he has not removed National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from office.

•? ?The ruling follows a filing by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who said Ben Gvir has systematically abused his powers.

•? ?The court ordered Netanyahu to “come and explain why he should not order the removal” of Ben Gvir; both Netanyahu and Ben Gvir have until March 10 to respond.

•? ?Netanyahu has previously vowed not to fire Ben Gvir, whose Otzma Yehudit party is part of the coalition.