In a surprise move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired a minister in his cabinet, complying with an order from the country’s Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court had ordered the removal of the minister, who was accused of failing to disclose a conflict of interest in a case involving a major Israeli defense contractor.

The minister, who has not been named, was a member of Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition government and had been in office since 2015.

The court ruling was the latest in a series of legal challenges to the government’s actions. Netanyahu has been under investigation for corruption since 2016 and is facing possible indictment.

The Supreme Court ruling was welcomed by opposition politicians, who said it was a sign that the rule of law was being upheld.

The firing of the minister is likely to add to the political tensions in the country, which is already facing a crisis over Netanyahu’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

The crisis has been compounded by a series of economic challenges, including a sharp rise in unemployment and a sharp decline in the value of the shekel.

The firing of the minister is likely to further weaken Netanyahu’s government, which is already facing a number of challenges.