Israeli Government Sparks Constitutional Crisis Over Supreme Court Rulings
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First reported by Srugim · 5 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli government announced it will not comply with a Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council, sparking a constitutional crisis. While some ministers insist on defying the court, others, including Culture Minister Miki Zohar, say Prime Minister Netanyahu will comply. The Attorney General and legal experts condemned the move as undermining the rule of law, with Justice Minister Levin warning of further crises ahead.
- 01Israeli government declares it will not comply with Supreme Court ruling on media council.
- 02Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi support defying the court.
- 03Government Secretary Yossi Fox claims intention is legal criticism, not disobedience.
- 04Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara condemns government’s stance as undermining judiciary.
- 05Culture Minister Miki Zohar says Netanyahu will obey Supreme Court ruling, avoiding crisis.
- 06Justice Minister Levin warns of future constitutional crisis over judicial appointments.
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