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Justice Minister Seen With Haifa Court President Amidst Promotion Push

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Hebrew · Sole source

Justice Minister Yariv Levin was seen at a football game with Avi Levy, the President of the Haifa District Court, with whom he has a friendship. Levin had previously pushed for Levy's promotion to another judicial role, which faced opposition and delays. The two friends have attended games together without disclosing their relationship.

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  • Justice Minister Yariv Levin was photographed with Haifa District Court President Avi Levy at a football game.
  • Levin and Levy are friends and have attended games together without disclosing their relationship.
  • Levin had previously advocated for Levy's appointment to the Beersheba District Court presidency.
  • Levy's appointment to Beersheba was delayed for six months due to opposition.
  • Levy was eventually appointed to his current role as President of the Haifa District Court.
  • Spectators reportedly shouted insults at Levin during the game.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin was photographed attending a football match alongside Avi Levy, the President of the Haifa District Court. The two are known to be friends and have attended games together previously, without disclosing their relationship.

During the match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Tiberias, some spectators reportedly shouted insults at Levin and called for him to leave the stadium.

It was previously reported that Levin advocated for Levy's appointment as president of the Beersheba District Court in 2024. This appointment faced opposition from Judge Fogelman and was delayed for six months before Levy was ultimately appointed to his current position in Haifa as part of committee agreements.

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