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Supreme Court President Blames Public Discourse for Violence Against Judges
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First reported by Haaretz · 35 minutes ago
What happened
Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit criticized public discourse and social media for inciting violence against judges and legal professionals, stating that verbal aggression fuels physical attacks. He highlighted the negative impact of personal attacks and the portrayal of the judiciary as acting against the public interest.
- 01Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit condemned incitement against judges.
- 02He linked verbal violence to the rise of physical violence.
- 03Amit blamed public figures and social media for the hostile discourse.
- 04He noted that personal attacks undermine the judiciary's legitimacy.
- 05The president stressed moderating discourse during elections.
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