Israeli Supreme Court Warns Government Ministers of Civil Liability Without Immunity for Ignoring Court Rulings

The judges of Israel's Supreme Court issued a stern warning to government ministers on Tuesday, cautioning them that failure to comply with court rulings could expose them to civil lawsuits without personal immunity protections. The statement, signed by Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justices Alex Stein and Ruth Ronen, emphasized that both elected officials and public servants are obligated to act according to the law. They highlighted that public servants acting contrary to judicial decisions may lose the personal immunity typically granted against tort claims under Section 7A of the Tort Ordinance (New Version). This warning underscores the legal accountability of government officials and employees in upholding judicial authority. Further details on the matter are forthcoming.