A report indicates that the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) examined candidates for the position of Qadi — an Islamic judge — and brought about their disqualification, marking a precedent in the legal system. The vetting reportedly involved the security agency’s assessment of the candidates, though further details are not yet available.
A report states that the Shin Bet security agency examined candidates for the role of Qadi — an Islamic judge who presides over religious court matters — and subsequently caused their disqualification. The report describes the move as a precedent in the legal system, implying it is the first known instance of the security agency vetting candidates for this religious judicial position. No additional details about the timing, the specific candidates, or the grounds for disqualification were provided.
2 developments
- StrongShin Bet chief Zini seeks to reconsider disqualification of 'Israel Yehudit' party before High Court hearing
- StrongShin Bet chief Zini reverses position, clearing way for party allegedly linked to Kach to run in elections
- DevelopingShin Bet head, deputy oppose disqualification of Ben-Ari, Marzel party on racism grounds — report
- StrongReligious Zionism party seeks candidate of Mizrahi descent for its list
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