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Judges and academics call to oust Smotrich after his threats against Supreme Court chief
SOURCE:Haaretz|BY:Haaretz
Over 700 academics call for Bezalel Smotrich's dismissal and prosecution after he vowed to 'run over' Supreme Court President Isaac Amit, accusing him of trampling Israelis. Former justices warned this is a 'threat to the country's democratic infrastructure'
10:02 PM • December 31 2025 IST
More than 700 faculty members at Israeli universities and colleges have signed a petition calling for the dismissal of far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and his prosecution for incitement to violence, and 142 retired judges, including all living Supreme Court presidents, condemned on Wednesday the attacks on Supreme Court President Isaac Amit.
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