Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government Decision as Threat to Rule of Law

Five former presidents of the Israeli Supreme Court, including Aharon Barak, issued a sharp statement condemning a government decision made the previous day. They argue that the decision violates a ruling by the Supreme Court (Bagatz) and severely undermines the rule of law in Israel. The former justices warned that the government's move effectively calls for disobedience to court orders, which they described as "the final nail in the coffin of democracy."

The statement further cautioned that this decision disrupts the balance of power and legal order in the country, potentially leading to anarchy and concentrating all governmental authority in a single body. The former presidents urged the government to retract the decision and clearly affirm its commitment to uphold court rulings and judicial authority.

The declaration was signed by former Supreme Court presidents Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Asher Grunis, Esther Hayut, and former acting president Uzi Fogelman. Their joint warning highlights the gravity of the situation and calls for immediate government action to prevent damage to Israel's democratic institutions.