Justice Minister Yariv Levin launched a sharp attack on the Supreme Court Wednesday night, saying it 'enables and assists' the attorney general's actions and bears full responsibility for 'absurd' legal decisions, according to Channel 14.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin escalated his public feud with Israel's judiciary Wednesday night, directly accusing the Supreme Court of being the driving force behind what he termed 'absurd' policies by Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. In a statement reported by Channel 14, Levin said the court 'encourages her to act as she does and assists her — the full responsibility lies there.'
The remarks are the latest in a series of attacks by Levin on the legal system, which he has accused of overreach and political bias. Levin has previously called to end the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via pardon or cancellation, labeling it a 'destructive event' for the state, as The Zioneer reported. The attorney general's office has not yet responded to the new criticism.
Levin's statement comes amid ongoing coalition tensions over the pace and scope of the government's judicial overhaul agenda. The Movement for Quality Government recently filed a contempt of court petition against Levin for failing to publish district court judge candidates, per a court order.
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