Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Live Debate on Competition Authority Chief's Potential Dismissal
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First reported by Globes · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing whether the State Service Commissioner must convene a committee to consider dismissing Michal Cohen, head of the Competition Authority, following Economy Minister Nir Barkat's efforts to remove her. The court will decide on the Commissioner’s authority to block or allow the dismissal process, with a ruling expected to clarify civil service dismissal procedures.
- 01The Supreme Court is hearing a live case on dismissing Competition Authority head Michal Cohen.
- 02Economy Minister Nir Barkat has sought Cohen’s removal since early 2023 after she refused to resign.
- 03The State Service Commissioner declined to convene the dismissal committee, citing legal advice for a preliminary review.
- 04A Supreme Court panel previously ruled the committee must convene, but the Attorney General requested a rehearing.
- 05The court’s decision will define the Commissioner’s authority over senior public officials’ dismissals.
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