The government voted unanimously to call for not respecting a High Court ruling regarding the Second Authority for Television and Radio, according to Amit Segal (N12). The decision escalates a constitutional clash between the executive and judiciary.
The government's unanimous vote Sunday to formally urge non-compliance with the High Court ruling on the Second Authority for Television and Radio marks a direct challenge to judicial authority, as reported by Amit Segal (N12). The decision, taken around 13:32 Jerusalem, follows the government's earlier approval of the Karhi-Levin proposal declaring non-recognition of the Second Authority Council, as The Zioneer reported at the same time.
At 13:32 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported that the government approved a declaration to use all legal means to annul the High Court ruling (version 1). Shortly after, the government unanimously declared it would not recognize any decision by the Second Authority Council unless it meets statutory conditions (version 3). The decision was then formalized as the Karhi-Levin proposal (version 5). The rapid sequence of statements reflects an escalating constitutional clash, with senior ministers criticizing the judiciary's authority (version 4).
The move comes amid broader coalition rhetoric against the High Court. On June 22, Deputy Minister Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit) called for publicly declaring non-compliance with future court rulings, as The Zioneer reported.
The practical implications of the decision remain unclear. No official response from the High Court or the government has been issued yet, and the specific legal steps the government will take to enforce non-compliance have not been detailed.
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