High Court of Justice justices responded Tuesday morning to the government's stated position on compliance with court rulings, saying that elected officials are obligated to act according to the law, according to ynet.
Justices of the High Court of Justice issued a response Tuesday morning to the government's position regarding compliance with court rulings. According to ynet, the justices stated that 'elected officials must act according to the law.' The brief statement comes amid an ongoing confrontation between the government and the judiciary over the government's announced refusal to comply with High Court rulings it deems contrary to law. As The Zioneer reported over the past week, several ministers — including Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi — have argued that the government is not bound by what they call illegal High Court decisions. Opposition leaders have condemned the stance as a threat to democratic foundations. The justices' remark appears to be a direct response to this evolving position. No further details on the specific ruling or petition that prompted the response were immediately available.
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