Israel’s highest judicial body has been at the center of controversy, with massive street demonstrations breaking out last year in response to reforms proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The latest development came this week when acting Supreme Court President Uzi Vogelman announced his resignation.
Vogelman has served as acting president since last October
According to The Times of Israel, Vogelman’s departure came on Tuesday due to his having reached the mandatory retirement age of 70.
The outgoing jurist will be replaced as acting Supreme Court president by Justice Isaac Amit, who is expected to serve until the Judicial Selection Committee picks a permanent replacement next month. […]
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