Petition filed to declare Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit for office

Nine petitioners, among them former Israeli military chiefs Moshe Ya'alon and Dan Halutz, have submitted an appeal to the Israeli Supreme Court calling to declare the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit for office.

The petition argues that Netanyahu, facing criminal charges while holding the position of prime minister, is in an obvious conflict of interest, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported on Thursday.

The petitioners cite events before and after 7 October, claiming that Netanyahu's actions are motivated by personal interests rather than those of the country, the public, or the well-being of the captives and their families.

Additionally, they assert that there are indications that Netanyahu's health condition is deteriorating, warranting his removal.