Israel's Supreme Court has begun hearing petitions calling for the removal of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a prominent far-right figure in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government. The petitions allege that Ben-Gvir has compromised the operational independence of the Israeli police force, and are backed by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The case is significant as it tests the judiciary's authority to dismiss a sitting cabinet minister on grounds of institutional interference.