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Judges Sworn In Amid Judicial Appointments Dispute
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By Itamar Eichner
First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago
What happened
Seventy-nine new judges were sworn in at a ceremony hosted by President Isaac Herzog. The event was marked by the absence of a handshake between Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, reflecting their dispute over judicial appointments.
- 0179 new judges sworn in at President's Residence ceremony.
- 02Supreme Court President Amit and Justice Minister Levin did not shake hands.
- 03The ceremony occurred amid a dispute over judicial appointments.
- 04Justice Minister Levin insisted on 'broad consensus' for appointments.
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