Netanyahu in 2019: Court Rulings Bind Everyone; Netanyahu in 2026: Silence
In 2015, when Supreme Court justices ruled to demolish structures in Beit El, Benjamin Netanyahu defended the judges and backed their decision. Four years later, he again clarified that "court rulings bind everyone." Today, when…
Assessment
The contrast between Netanyahu's past statements and his current silence reveals a significant shift in his approach to judicial authority. His government's ministers have publicly stated they will not comply with High Court rulings, yet he has offered no public response. This raises questions about whether the rule of law remains a binding principle for his administration or has become conditional.