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Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government's Rejection of Second Authority Decisions

Former Israeli Supreme Court presidents sharply criticized the government’s decision to reject the authority of the Second Authority’s council, calling it a threat to democracy and the rule of law.

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01Former Supreme Court presidents condemn government’s rejection of Second Authority council decisions.
02They warn the move threatens democracy and calls for disobedience to court rulings.
03Government approved refusing recognition of council actions lacking legal quorum.
04This follows a June 17 Supreme Court ruling allowing the council to operate despite quorum issues.
05Government states court rulings contradicting law cannot grant authority.
06Former justices demand government respect court decisions to avoid democratic collapse.

The government’s move follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing the council to continue operating despite lacking a legal quorum. The former justices warned this could lead to anarchy and concentration of power, demanding the government respect court decisions.