Coalition Chairman MK Ofir Katz on Wednesday accused the High Court of Justice of hypocrisy, saying the court now calls certain budget transfers a 'procedural defect' while allowing similar transfers by the Bennett government a week before elections, according to his remarks.
Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz on Wednesday accused the High Court of hypocrisy, arguing that the court now deems certain budget transfers a 'procedural defect' while allowing similar transfers by the Bennett government ahead of elections. The remarks reflect ongoing friction between the coalition and the judiciary over the scope of judicial review. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the High Court has been a recurring flashpoint in Israeli politics, with coalition members accusing it of overreach, while budget transfers during election periods have drawn criticism from both sides.
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