Justice Minister Yariv Levin claims the public does not have trust in Supreme Court President Isaac Amit, in response to a speech Amit gave lamenting the spreading of false information in Israeli society, which the chief justice said had enabled claims that he had “appointed himself,” and other false narratives, take root in parts of the public.
“Judge Amit has deep contempt for vast communities,” says Levin, refusing to use Amit’s title, as he has done since the judge was appointed Supreme Court president in January 2025.
“He tramples on the people’s decision and the standing of the government and the Knesset, with arrogance. But, he too knows that there is one thing that cannot be forced on the public through any order — trust. And the public does not believe him and does not recognize him,” says the justice minister.
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