MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) stated in an interview with Galei Tzahal that in a democratic state, one must obey High Court rulings, but the court must also obey the law. He said that if the court issues an absurd ruling, the government will not comply.
MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) said in an interview with Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) that while a democratic state requires compliance with High Court rulings, the court itself must also obey the law. He argued that if the court were to issue an absurd ruling, such as declaring midnight in the middle of the day, the government would not comply. The statement adds to a series of coalition remarks challenging the judiciary's authority. The Zioneer has previously reported on related statements by coalition figures such as Minister Eli Cohen and Deputy Minister Almog Cohen, as well as opposition warnings and High Court justices' warnings about personal responsibility for non-compliance. The ongoing judicial crisis continues to be a central political issue in Israel.
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