New Winter Party Candidate Questions Supreme Court President's Legitimacy

Eran Ben-Ari, slated to lead the legal and legislative portfolio for Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party, launched a sharp attack on the Supreme Court, questioning the legitimacy of its president, Isaac Amit. In an interview with Radio Galai Israel, Ben-Ari criticized judicial activism and the ongoing tension between the branches of government, stating, "It cannot be that the High Court of Justice continues to be the first and last arbiter. They will not run the country here, that is over." When asked directly about Isaac Amit's legitimacy as Supreme Court president, a topic of debate within the coalition, Ben-Ari unequivocally responded, "In my opinion, no. I personally also demonstrated against his appointment."

Ben-Ari's remarks reflect a broader trend of criticism against the judiciary from right-wing political circles in Israel. The "Am Israel" party, led by former Brigadier General Ofer Winter, is positioning itself with a strong stance on legal reform. The party aims to challenge what it perceives as judicial overreach and rebalance the powers between the government branches.