Justice Isaac Amit Challenges Ultra-Orthodox Community During Radio Broadcast Hearing
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit criticized the ultra-Orthodox community during a hearing on a petition against the Communications Minister's decision to expand regional radio broadcasts nationwide without a tender. The case was heard by justices Amit, Stein, and Kanfi Steinitz, reflecting ongoing legal and societal tensions in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Supreme Court hears petition against Communications Minister's radio broadcast expansion without tender.
- Justice Isaac Amit criticized ultra-Orthodox community's use of kosher phones during hearing.
- The petition was filed by Lobby 99 and the "Hatzlacha" association.
- Justices Isaac Amit, Alex Stein, and Gila Kanfi Steinitz presided over the case.
- The article notes another legal dispute involving Karei and the Attorney General reaching the Supreme Court.
On Wednesday morning, Supreme Court justices Isaac Amit, Alex Stein, and Gila Kanfi Steinitz convened to hear a petition filed by Lobby 99 and the "Hatzlacha" association against the Minister of Communications and the Second Authority Council. The petition challenges the minister's decision to expand regional radio stations' broadcast areas to national coverage without a competitive tender. During the hearing, President Isaac Amit made a pointed remark directed at the ultra-Orthodox community, stating that many individuals who possess a "kosher" phone actually carry a second phone for calls, suggesting that the kosher phone is often used merely for appearances. This comment highlights ongoing tensions between the court and the ultra-Orthodox sector. Additionally, the article references another legal confrontation involving Karei and the Attorney General reaching the Supreme Court, indicating a broader context of legal disputes involving government authorities.
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