The Israeli Cabinet has unanimously voted to dismiss the country's attorney general, intensifying a prolonged conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the judiciary. The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the dismissal while it reviews its legality, as critics warn that the move threatens Israel's democratic institutions. Netanyahu and his allies claim the attorney general overstepped her authority by obstructing government decisions, while opponents argue that Netanyahu is attempting to undermine judicial independence amid his ongoing corruption trial. The decision has sparked legal challenges and renewed concerns over the government's efforts to consolidate power, echoing previous controversies that led to widespread protests.

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