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Apr. 25, 2021 6:37 PM
Israel's top court has given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 48 hours to appoint a new justice minister, or else the court will discuss filling the post on its own.
A declaration filed with the High Court of Justice in Netanyahu's name committed to holding a debate on the matter within the given time period – however the declaration said that the prime minister will not commit to filling the position. The declaration was filed during a hearing on petitions demanding that unfilled ministerial positions be filled.
The justice minister post has remained empty since Gantz's term as acting justice minister lapsed on April 1. The appointment of a justice minister is a particularly sensitive issue, given that Netanyahu is currently amid an ongoing corruption trial for bribery, fraud and breach of trust.