Shas Party Petitions Supreme Court Over Canceled Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Memorial Event
The Shas party has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Israel against the outgoing Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, following her decision to cancel a memorial event for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the spiritual leader of the Sephardic Haredi community.
The party vehemently criticized the Attorney General's decision, stating, "There is a limit to insensitivity and detachment." The memorial event, intended to honor Rabbi Yosef, was reportedly called off due to concerns about its political nature and potential violations of election campaign regulations, as the date coincided with the upcoming election period.
Shas views the cancellation as an act of political persecution and an affront to the memory of Rabbi Yosef, a highly revered figure in the Sephardic community. The party argues that the Attorney General's office has overstepped its authority and acted with bias. The Supreme Court is expected to review the petition and issue a ruling on the matter.
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