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Supreme Court President Faces Resignation Calls Over Ethics Breach

1/1/2026

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State Ombudsman Asher Kula found one of ten ethics complaints against Supreme Court President Isaac Amit justified.
The case involved Amit's failure to recuse from a matter benefiting his brother.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin called for Amit's resignation and filed a disciplinary complaint over a government decision affecting the Pool of Directors, including Amit's brother.
Kula's findings suggest Amit's actions influenced his brother's position, but disciplinary measures were not recommended.

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State Ombudsman Asher Kula found one of ten ethics complaints against Supreme Court President Isaac Amit justified.
The case involved Amit's failure to recuse from a matter benefiting his brother.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin called for Amit's resignation and filed a disciplinary complaint over a government decision affecting the Pool of Directors, including Amit's brother.
Kula's findings suggest Amit's actions influenced his brother's position, but disciplinary measures were not recommended.