Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in a video or message posted Sunday afternoon, reportedly argued that judicial appointments in Israel are made on political grounds, according to Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom). The brief post asks viewers to identify him, stating he is explaining who does or does not appoint judges for political reasons.
A short video or post attributed to Justice Minister Yariv Levin was circulated Sunday afternoon, in which he is seen explaining that judicial appointments in Israel are driven by political considerations. The message was reported by Israel Hayom journalist Ariel Kahana. No additional details about the timing, venue, or specific context of the remarks have been released. The clip does not reference a particular appointment or case, nor does it include a call to action.
This follows a period of public tension between Levin and Supreme Court President Isaac Amit. Earlier this month, the High Court of Justice convened the Judicial Selection Committee to appoint Justice Amit as president, a move Levin rejected as illegal. In recent days, Levin has sharply criticized Amit in statements that were brief and lacked detail. The new post appears to continue that pattern of confrontation but remains a single-source report with limited concrete content.
The statement does not name any specific judges or cases, and it is unclear whether the video was recorded this week or earlier.
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