Herb Keinon
Jerusalem Post, Jan. 28, 2025
“Appointing him now as Supreme Court president, even though this cloud above his head has not been dispelled, only gives fodder to those who already say that, for various reasons, the court is illegitimate.”
In a normal country, appointing a Supreme Court president clouded by ethical allegations would dominate headlines for days.
In a normal country, a justice minister declaring that he does not recognize the new Supreme Court president and will not work with him would also be a top news story for days.
Whatever the reasons, the court’s current standing is undeniable: It enjoys only a fraction of the public trust it once did. Following the judicial reform turmoil that convulsed the country in 2023 and the divisions this unearthed that emboldened Israel’s enemies, one might expect that everyone would understand the importance of restoring the public’s faith in the Supreme Court.… [To read the full article, click here]