The Commissioner for Public Complaints on Judges ruled that the complaint against Rabbinical Court President Rabbi Yosef was justified, citing his statements that Supreme Court justices 'trample the holy Torah,' are 'insolent,' and that the court is 'an enemy of Judaism.' The commissioner said the remarks harm public trust and go beyond legitimate criticism, according to reports.
The Judicial Ombudsman (Commissioner for Public Complaints on Judges) ruled Thursday that the complaint against Rabbinical Court President Rabbi Yosef was justified, in a decision reported by journalist Daphna Liel. The ombudsman cited Rabbi Yosef's remarks that Supreme Court justices 'trample the holy Torah,' are 'insolent,' and that the court is 'an enemy of Judaism,' determining that these statements far exceed legitimate criticism and harm public trust in the judiciary. The ruling, first reported by The Zioneer at 14:39, adds the specific phrase 'trampling the holy Torah' to the earlier summary.
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- DevelopingShas Council of Torah Sages elder condemns incitement against IDF chief
- StrongChief Rabbi Yosef denies intent to harm women after N12 exposé on mikveh remarks
- DevelopingJudicial Ombudsman asks court administration to clarify ban on justices signing decisions on Shabbat
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