Supreme Court President Amit Apologizes for Remarks on "Kosher" Phones
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit apologized after remarks he made during a hearing were seen as mocking the use of "kosher" phones by some in the Haredi community. Amit stated that whoever has a kosher phone also has a second, "real" phone. His comments drew criticism, leading him to issue an apology expressing regret for offending members of the public.
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- Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit apologized for remarks about "kosher" phones.
- Amit's comments were perceived as mocking the Haredi community's use of such phones.
- He stated that users of kosher phones possess a second, "real" phone.
- The remarks sparked criticism and offense within parts of the Haredi public.
- Amit expressed regret, stating he did not intend to cause offense.
President of the Supreme Court, Justice Yitzhak Amit, has issued an apology following remarks he made during a court hearing that were perceived as mocking individuals in the Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community who use "kosher" phones. During the proceedings, Amit stated, "Whoever has a kosher phone in one pocket, has a phone to call with in the other pocket. A kosher phone to show off, and one real phone."
These comments sparked criticism and feelings of offense among segments of the Haredi public. Following the submission of complaints regarding the incident, Amit released a statement of apology. In his apology, he said, "My words hurt parts of the Haredi public, and I had no intention whatsoever to do so."
He further added, "After re-watching the recording of the hearing, I believe that given the public sensitivity of the issue, it would have been better if the sentence that is the subject of the complaints had been phrased and expressed differently, and I regret that the words offended the feelings of the complainants or others in this context."
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