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Minister Yariv Levin's claim that President Isaac Amit wasn't legally appointed to his position is baseless, the justices said. Levin has refused to recognize Amit ever since the latter was appointed last year under the traditional seniority system

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Chen Maanit

Chen Maanit

10:57 PM • June 07 2026 IDT

Justice Minister Yariv Levin must end his boycott of Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and cooperate with him to make senior appointments in the judicial system, the Supreme Court ruled on Sunday.

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