Supreme Court President Isaac Amit Criticizes Ultra-Orthodox Radio Broadcast Expansion Amid Emergency Debates
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit criticized the ultra-Orthodox community's dual phone usage during a hearing on expanding ultra-Orthodox radio broadcasts in northern Israel amid emergencies.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Supreme Court President Isaac Amit spoke during a hearing on ultra-Orthodox radio broadcast expansion.
- He criticized the ultra-Orthodox community for carrying two phones: one kosher and one smart.
- The hearing took place on August 26, 2026, concerning emergency radio broadcasts in northern Israel.
- Amit's remarks were seen as dismissive and condescending toward the ultra-Orthodox community.
- No public reactions to Amit's comments have been reported so far.
During a hearing on petitions against the expansion of ultra-Orthodox radio broadcasts to northern Israel during emergencies, Supreme Court President Isaac Amit expressed a dismissive and condescending attitude. Amit remarked on the ultra-Orthodox community's use of technology, stating that many in the community carry two phones: one kosher phone for show and another "real" or "smart" phone for actual use. This comment was made on August 26, 2026, during the court session addressing the controversial issue of radio broadcast expansion in emergency situations. The remarks highlight ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the ultra-Orthodox sector regarding media and technology access. No public responses to Amit's statements have been published yet.
