The New Battle Against the High Court: "They Prevent My Appointment Because They Discovered I Am a Right-Wing Man"
Dr. Haim Shine, the designated candidate for membership on the Second Authority for Television and Radio Council and legal commentator, attacked the High Court: "The Supreme Court is the instrument to undermine our democracy."
Assessment
A political appointee to Israel's broadcast regulator is publicly accusing the Supreme Court of blocking his entry because of his right-wing identity. This escalates the long-running conflict between the government and the judiciary, framing the court as an anti-democratic tool. The immediate question is whether the court will formally intervene in the appointment, and how the government will respond.