Shas Lawyer Slams High Court Over Canceled Study Days
The legal representative for the Shas party, attorney Guy Busi, has launched a scathing attack on Israel's Supreme Court justices following their decision to reject a petition against the cancellation of study days honoring Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the late spiritual leader of Shas. Busi, speaking in an interview with Kikar HaShabbat, accused the court of bias, suggesting that if the justices had truly desired the events to proceed, they would have allowed them.
Busi specifically targeted the court's ruling, which he claims was influenced by the Attorney General's stance. He alleged that the Attorney General's advisor pressured the Director-General of the Ministry for Religious Services, leading to the cancellation of the study days. The events were intended to commemorate Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a revered figure in the Sephardic Haredi community.
The petition by Shas sought to overturn the cancellation, arguing for the importance of preserving the memory and teachings of Rabbi Yosef through these dedicated days. The Supreme Court's denial of the petition effectively upholds the cancellation, much to the dismay of Shas and its supporters.
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