Israeli High Court Warns Ministers They Lack Immunity If They Disregard Court Rulings

The judges of the Israeli High Court of Justice overseeing the Second Authority issued a stern warning to government ministers on Tuesday. They cautioned that ministers who fail to respect court rulings risk facing civil lawsuits and will not be protected by personal immunity. The court emphasized that these fundamental principles apply equally to elected officials and public servants, all of whom must act in accordance with the law. The judges noted that public servants acting contrary to judicial decisions may lose their personal immunity from tort claims under Section 7A of the Tort Ordinance (New Version). The warning was signed by Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justices Alex Stein and Ruth Ronen, underscoring the legal consequences of disregarding judicial authority.