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Israel's Justice Minister Slams High Court Ruling on Protests

4/5/2026

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Justice Minister Yariv Levin (Israel) criticized High Court of Justice ruling, calling it illegal and reckless.
The court allowed up to 600 attendees in Tel Aviv and 150 in other cities, citing police enforcement.
Levin urged the government to uphold Home Front Command regulations, saying the ruling threatens public safety.
The High Court said protest rights must balance security needs and ordered wartime policy clarification amid the conflict with Iran.

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Justice Minister Yariv Levin (Israel) criticized High Court of Justice ruling, calling it illegal and reckless.
The court allowed up to 600 attendees in Tel Aviv and 150 in other cities, citing police enforcement.
Levin urged the government to uphold Home Front Command regulations, saying the ruling threatens public safety.
The High Court said protest rights must balance security needs and ordered wartime policy clarification amid the conflict with Iran.