The new president of Israel's Supreme Court, Esther Hayut, cannot expect a moment of rest. During her inauguration at President Reuven Rivlin's residence, Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked informed her that she plans to move ahead with the new judiciary law intended to reduce the power of the Supreme Court. Shaked made her calculated remarks at the festive state ceremony in a very calm tone that contrasted sharply with their content.
Shaked believes that the Supreme Court has become a political player. Her opinion is well known, as is her plan to restrict the court's authority. Of course, Shaked could have chosen to offer a much more agreeable reception for the new chief justice, but instead she decided to stick the knife in and twist as the celebration reached its climax.
