Israeli Attorney General Condemns Government's Move to Ignore Communications Authority Decisions

Israel's Attorney General Tal Gottlieb has publicly opposed the government's recent decision to reject any decisions, appointments, or actions by the Second Authority Council that do not meet legal thresholds. This decision, approved by the government following a Supreme Court ruling on June 17, 2026, challenges the council's legitimacy due to its current membership falling below the statutory minimum. The Supreme Court had ordered the council to continue functioning despite this issue.

President Isaac Herzog criticized the government's stance, emphasizing that disobedience to Supreme Court rulings undermines national unity and constitutes a red line that must not be crossed. Herzog stated, "Declarations of non-compliance with Supreme Court rulings harm the core unity of the people. I have made this clear and will repeat it: disobedience to a court ruling is a red line that must never be crossed."

Government Secretary Yossi Fox clarified that the government's statement does not call for disobedience to the Supreme Court but rather expresses strong criticism of a ruling that contradicts explicit legal language. He added that the government intends to use all legal means available to overturn the decision in the future. The opposition has swiftly condemned the government's move, viewing it as a threat to the rule of law and judicial authority in Israel.