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Former Chief Justice Warns Against Judicial Undermining in Israel

12/6/2025

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Esther Hayut, former chief justice of Israel's Supreme Court, warned in Haifa that officials are undermining the judiciary.
She said a campaign to de-legitimize the judiciary threatens the rule of law and High Court protections.
Her remarks followed accusations by Supreme Court President Isaac Amit against Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who boycotts him.
Levin's judicial overhaul, begun in January 2023, has sparked protests and raised concerns about checks and balances.

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Esther Hayut, former chief justice of Israel's Supreme Court, warned in Haifa that officials are undermining the judiciary.
She said a campaign to de-legitimize the judiciary threatens the rule of law and High Court protections.
Her remarks followed accusations by Supreme Court President Isaac Amit against Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who boycotts him.
Levin's judicial overhaul, begun in January 2023, has sparked protests and raised concerns about checks and balances.