Israeli Government Unanimously Rejects Supreme Court Ruling on Second Authority Council

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 8 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli government unanimously rejected a Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio, declaring the court's decision invalid and refusing to comply. This sparked sharp criticism from legal officials and President Isaac Herzog, who warned the move threatens the rule of law and national unity.

• 01Israeli government unanimously rejects Supreme Court ruling on Second Authority Council.
• 02Government declares council actions invalid without legal quorum, defying court order.
• 03Deputy Attorney General and Attorney General condemn government for undermining judicial authority.
• 04President Herzog calls refusal to obey court a "red line" threatening national unity.
• 05Israel Bar Association head warns move destroys rule of law and democracy.
• 06Dispute stems from June court ruling reinstating council despite quorum issues.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 minutes ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew5 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew6 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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GlobesUnrated · Hebrew7 hours ago

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CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew7 hours ago

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WallaCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

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YnetCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

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MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

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N12Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew8 hours ago

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

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