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Israeli Opposition Boycotts Knesset Anniversary Over Supreme Court Exclusion

2/2/2026

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The Israeli opposition parties, including the National Unity Party, the Democrats, and Yisrael Beiteinu, will boycott the Knesset anniversary event.
The decision follows Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's move to exclude Supreme Court President Isaac Amit from the event.
The boycott signals ongoing tensions, with the coalition having avoided engagement with Amit since his appointment.

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The Israeli opposition parties, including the National Unity Party, the Democrats, and Yisrael Beiteinu, will boycott the Knesset anniversary event.
The decision follows Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana's move to exclude Supreme Court President Isaac Amit from the event.
The boycott signals ongoing tensions, with the coalition having avoided engagement with Amit since his appointment.