Dr. Avishai Ben Chaim stated that the government must yield to the High Court, while commentator Yinon Magal countered that accepting a court ruling that contradicts the law constitutes deterrence. The exchange was reported by Channel 14.
In a sharp exchange reported Tuesday evening on Channel 14, Dr. Avishai Ben Chaim argued that the government should defer to the High Court of Justice, stating 'we must lower our heads before the High Court.' Yinon Magal, a prominent right-wing commentator, pushed back, arguing that accepting a High Court ruling that contradicts the law itself is a sign of deterrence rather than strength. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between the Israeli government and the judiciary over the limits of judicial review. As The Zioneer has previously reported, several coalition members have vowed not to comply with High Court rulings, while the court itself has warned of personal responsibility for defiance.
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