Rothman: 'The State Was Stolen From the Public Under Our Noses; These People Must Be Replaced'
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Simcha Rothman, Chairman of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, declared that judicial sovereignty must be returned to Israel and that the next government will appoint two-thirds of the Supreme Court justices. He claimed the judicial reform has already led to significant achievements and attacked the "deep state." Rothman warned that the upcoming elections are crucial for the future of Israel's democracy and judicial system.
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- Simcha Rothman stated the next government will appoint two-thirds of the Supreme Court justices.
- Rothman asserted that judicial sovereignty must be restored to Israel.
- He claimed the "deep state" has been "stealing the country from the public under their noses."
- Rothman credited the judicial reform with enabling current appointments of Shin Bet and Mossad chiefs.
- He criticized Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, and Ofer Winter ahead of the elections.
- Rothman warned the upcoming elections will determine Israel's democracy for 40 years.
Simcha Rothman, Chairman of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, stated on Sunday at the "Law and Governance in the Land of Israel" conference in Jerusalem that judicial sovereignty must be restored to Israel. He emphasized that the next government will significantly influence the composition of the Supreme Court and the appointment of senior law enforcement officials.
Rothman explained that the upcoming government will appoint ten justices to the Supreme Court, meaning two-thirds of the court will be chosen by the elected officials. He contrasted this with current justices, citing Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit, and questioned whether the public desires more justices "connected to the people of Israel."
Rothman also attacked what he called the "deep state," stating they disregard the law and public will, acting solely on their own desires, and that "these people must be replaced."
Rothman described the "deep state" as having operated for decades with no opposition, "stealing the country from the public under their noses" without the public understanding. He claimed that the current government has entered the field and achieved many goals. He also noted a shift in the government's approach to the Supreme Court, stating they no longer concede in advance to judicial decisions, forcing judges to consider public implications.
Looking ahead to the upcoming elections, Rothman criticized Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, and Ofer Winter, arguing that voting for those not committed to judicial reform would cede control over judicial appointments to political rivals. He concluded by warning that the upcoming elections will determine Israel's freedom and democracy for the next forty years.
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