He noted that the military pressure applied by Israel "since January is not enough. The state itself admitted this when it submitted an affidavit to the High Court," Ofer said.
Lapid said that if Levin refused to respect the High Court decision, he would act so that the committee convened regardless.
The High Court ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to start the process of appointing a Chief Justice, raising criticism from ministers and coalition members.
With the justice minister blocking Supreme Court appointments and ministers defying the attorney general, Israel's democracy faces a critical test.
The recordings showed that the IBA representative on the committee, Yechiel Katz, worked on behalf of Nave to have Mandelblit appointed.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin's fight against the Supreme Court reached a new peak this week, with no sign of compromise from either party.
Levin – judges in conflict of interest, proves judicial reform was justified.
The Institute of Forensic Medicine stated that Avni was stabbed 66 times in all parts of his body.
Opposition MKs claim: The judicial reform continues; Israeli gov't wants to control the makeup of Oct. 7 investigation committee.
Channel 13 journalists refused Shamalov-Berkovich's appointment as CEO due to a reported lack of journalistic experience and offensive attitudes toward women.
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