Justice Isaac Amit Challenges Ultra-Orthodox Community During Radio Broadcast Hearing
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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