Five Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government's Defiance of Court Rulings
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Five former Israeli Supreme Court presidents condemned the government's refusal to comply with court rulings on the Second Authority for Television and Radio, warning it threatens democracy. The government rejected the court's decision allowing the Authority's outgoing council to operate despite quorum issues. The Attorney General criticized the government for undermining the rule of law, while Likud officials indicated further actions ahead.
- 01Five former Supreme Court presidents warn government defiance of court rulings threatens democracy.
- 02Government unanimously rejects Supreme Court decision on Second Authority for Television and Radio.
- 03Court allowed outgoing council to operate despite lack of quorum; government refuses to comply.
- 04Attorney General's office condemns government move as obstruction of judicial decisions.
- 05Likud officials warn current defiance is only the beginning of their approach.
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