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Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government Decision as Threat to Rule of Law
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First reported by Kan News · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Five former Israeli Supreme Court presidents, including Aharon Barak, condemned a recent government decision as violating court rulings and threatening democracy, urging the government to uphold judicial authority.
- 01Five former Israeli Supreme Court presidents publicly oppose a recent government decision violating court rulings.
- 02They warn the decision encourages disobedience to court orders, threatening democracy.
- 03The move is said to disrupt Israel's legal and governmental order, risking anarchy.
- 04The former justices call on the government to retract the decision and respect judicial rulings.
- 05Signatories include Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Asher Grunis, Esther Hayut, and Uzi Fogelman.
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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Condemn Government Decision as Threat to Rule of Law
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Five Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Warn Government Against Defying Court Orders
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Five Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Warn Government Against Defying Court Orders
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Former Israeli Supreme Court Presidents Warn Government Defiance Threatens Democracy
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