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High Court Strikes Down Controversial Judge Appointment

12/4/2025

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The High Court invalidated Justice Minister Yariv Levin's appointment of retired judge Yosef Ben-Hemo to oversee the Sde Teiman leak investigation.
Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit said urgency does not excuse failing to meet standards for appointing a senior public official.
The court found Ben-Hemo did not qualify because he was hired temporarily and lacked seniority.
Levin criticized the ruling.
The Movement for Democratic Oversight had previously petitioned against the appointment.

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The High Court invalidated Justice Minister Yariv Levin's appointment of retired judge Yosef Ben-Hemo to oversee the Sde Teiman leak investigation.
Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit said urgency does not excuse failing to meet standards for appointing a senior public official.
The court found Ben-Hemo did not qualify because he was hired temporarily and lacked seniority.
Levin criticized the ruling.
The Movement for Democratic Oversight had previously petitioned against the appointment.