Shas Party Condemns Supreme Court President's Remarks on Ultra-Orthodox Phone Use as Arrogant and Disconnected
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 39 minutes ago
What happened
The Shas party condemned Supreme Court President Isaac Amit's mocking remarks about ultra-Orthodox use of kosher phones, calling them arrogant and disconnected. Amit had claimed many in the community carry two phones, one kosher for appearances and another regular phone. The comments were made during a court hearing on a petition against expanding radio broadcast areas without a tender.
- 01Supreme Court President Isaac Amit mocked ultra-Orthodox dual phone use during a court hearing.
- 02Shas called Amit's remarks arrogant and disconnected from the ultra-Orthodox community.
- 03Shas emphasized its pride in laws preserving kosher standards and religious rights.
- 04The court hearing involved a petition against expanding radio broadcast areas nationwide without tender.
- 05Amit suggested the kosher phone is often just for show among the ultra-Orthodox.
- 06The incident highlights tensions between the judiciary and the ultra-Orthodox community.
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