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Israeli Court Strikes Levin's Appointment, Sparks Democracy Debate

12/5/2025

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The Israeli High Court nullified Justice Minister Yariv Levin's supervisor appointment for the Sde Teiman leak probe, citing overreach.
Israel's Supreme Court President Isaac Amit criticized Levin for boycotting judicial cooperation, saying it undermines democracy and access to justice.
Levin responded by accusing Amit of disrespecting democracy and seeking to control the judiciary.
Former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak warned that the government's actions threaten Israel's democratic foundations.

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The Israeli High Court nullified Justice Minister Yariv Levin's supervisor appointment for the Sde Teiman leak probe, citing overreach.
Israel's Supreme Court President Isaac Amit criticized Levin for boycotting judicial cooperation, saying it undermines democracy and access to justice.
Levin responded by accusing Amit of disrespecting democracy and seeking to control the judiciary.
Former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak warned that the government's actions threaten Israel's democratic foundations.