Former Aide to Aharon Barak Criticizes Judiciary, Predicts Mandelblit's Appointment
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Dr. Yaakov Ben-Simeon, a former aide to Justice Aharon Barak, has strongly criticized Israel's judiciary and prosecution, calling it a "political circus." He believes the system is afraid of public opinion and has lost its authority. Ben-Simeon predicted that if the left wins politically, Avichai Mandelblit would be appointed to the Supreme Court. He warned that dismissing the Netanyahu trial would be a "day of judgment" for the judiciary.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former aide Yaakov Ben-Simeon called Israel's judiciary a "political circus."
- Ben-Simeon believes judges now fear public opinion and have lost authority.
- He predicted Avichai Mandelblit would be appointed to the Supreme Court if the left wins.
- Ben-Simeon warned dismissing the Netanyahu trial would be a "day of judgment."
- He urged the judiciary to return to its "natural size" to regain strength.
Dr. Yaakov Ben-Simeon, a former aide to the late Supreme Court Justice Aharon Barak, has sharply criticized Israel's judicial system and prosecution, stating that they have become a "political circus." Ben-Simeon, who has shifted his political views from left to right, believes the judiciary has lost its authority by becoming too involved in political matters. He argued that judges are now afraid of public opinion and have lost the ability to stand against it, a crucial function for the High Court. Ben-Simeon suggested that if the court were to dismiss the case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it would signify a "day of judgment" for the entire system. He also controversially predicted that if the "left wins," Avichai Mandelblit would be appointed as a justice on the Supreme Court, implying a political reward. Ben-Simeon urged the judiciary to return to its "natural size" to regain its strength and credibility.
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