The High Court of Justice justices responded Tuesday morning to the Attorney General's update on the government's stated position not to comply with the court's ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio, according to reports. The content of the response has not yet been disclosed.
The High Court of Justice justices have responded to the Attorney General's update regarding the government's formal notification that it will not comply with the court's ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio. The response, delivered Tuesday morning, marks the first direct judicial reaction to the government's defiance.
The controversy began over the weekend when the government formally informed the High Court it would not abide by any ruling regarding the Second Authority, a move that Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi described as 'historic and unprecedented.' The government's position has drawn sharp criticism from opposition figures, legal officials, and the Israel Bar Association, with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warning it would lead to 'anarchy.'
The High Court's response is expected to set the stage for further legal proceedings. The content of the justices' response has not yet been made public, and it remains unclear whether the court will issue an immediate order or schedule further hearings.
5 developments
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- StrongJustice Minister Levin accuses High Court justices of acting 'like dictators'
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- DevelopingJustice Minister Levin attacks Supreme Court as 'enabling' attorney general's actions
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