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Netanyahu Defies Court; Ex-Justices Warn Democracy Threat.

7/11/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government said it will not follow Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority’s membership.
All living former chief justices of Israel’s Supreme Court warned that defying the court threatens democracy.
President Isaac Herzog called the decision a red line that must not be crossed and said it harms unity.
Police Commissioner Daniel Levy said the police will obey every high court ruling despite the government’s stance.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government said it will not follow Supreme Court ruling on the Second Authority’s membership.
All living former chief justices of Israel’s Supreme Court warned that defying the court threatens democracy.
President Isaac Herzog called the decision a red line that must not be crossed and said it harms unity.
Police Commissioner Daniel Levy said the police will obey every high court ruling despite the government’s stance.