Chief Justice Esther Hayut’s comments come day after Likud justice minister claims state prosecutors working to topple elected officials to protect their own standing
At ceremony for late court chief, Netanyahu adds court, whose powers he's sought to curb, must stay independent; president, current chief justice also eulogize revered justice
Amir Ohana asserted court prevented demolition of Gaza homes used for cover by killers, but Haaretz reports it was the state that ultimately backed away from the move
Netanyahu and Esther Hayut urge 'respectful dialogue' between Knesset and legal system, toning down fiery rhetoric from ruling party in favor of limiting court's powers
For second time in as many weeks, Esther Hayut swipes at Netanyahu's plan to shatter judicial oversight, quoting 2017 remarks in which he emphasized importance of independent court
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