The MGQ demanded that a criminal investigation be opened into Defense Minister Israel Katz on suspicion of obstruction of justice and breach of trust.
"This petition is a desperate cry of the hostages to this distinguished court, in a request to help realize the government's obligation to work to free them," the petition read.
The petitioners, the Movement for Quality Government in Israel and Israel's Defensive Shield Forum, have argued that the IDF has not fulfilled its legal duty to send out draft orders.
Karhi claimed the order was unconstitutional based on his own assessment. He does not hold a law degree.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
The law in question would grant the coalition control of the Judicial Selection Committee.
The ruling concluded a two-year legal fight over the law, which passed on December 27, 2022, days before the current government took office.
These are Hayut's first public remarks since retiring from the bench in October 2023, after serving on the Supreme Court since 2003 and as chief justice since 2017.
The Knesset is set to advance a series of controversial bills this week.
The state was required to respond no later than January 26.
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