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Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut Warns of Democratic Decline
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By עמיר קורץ
First reported by Bizportal · 2 hours ago
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Retired Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut warned that Israeli democracy is in a dangerous state, citing threats to free press and judicial independence. She spoke at the launch of a book by legal journalist Moshe Gorali analyzing the country's recent democratic challenges.
- 01Retired Chief Justice Esther Hayut warns of severe threats to Israeli democracy.
- 02She described the current situation as "acidic" and a "red light" for democratic decline.
- 03Hayut stressed the importance of a free press and independent judiciary.
- 04She cautioned that harm to one democratic institution affects others.
- 05The remarks were made at the launch of a book by legal journalist Moshe Gorali.
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