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MK Michael Fuah Challenges Supreme Court Judge Itzhak Amit Wearing Tefillin in Heated Hearing

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 8, 2026

What happened

Michael Fuah, head of "Choosing Family," wore tefillin at the Israeli Supreme Court to protest illegal organ harvesting from fallen soldiers. Judge Itzhak Amit mocked Fuah's religious display, revealing tensions between the judiciary and Jewish tradition. Fuah vowed to continue his protest, emphasizing the violation of Jewish rights and traditions.

01Michael Fuah wore tefillin at the Supreme Court to protest illegal organ harvesting from fallen soldiers.
02Judge Itzhak Amit mocked Fuah's religious display, showing disdain for Jewish tradition.
03Judge Noam Sohlberg engaged respectfully and showed knowledge of tefillin customs.
04Fuah accused the state of violating Jewish law and human rights without legal oversight.
05Fuah vowed to continue wearing tefillin as a statement of Jewish identity and resistance.
06The incident exposes a rift between the judiciary and the Jewish public over respect for tradition and rights.

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