Outgoing Acting Supreme Court President Uzi Vogelman emphasizes the importance of judicial independence in his retirement speech, criticizing government efforts to weaken the judiciary. He also scolds Justice Minister Yariv Levin for stalling on the appointment of a new Supreme Court president. Vogelman highlights the need for effective judicial review and urges the appointment of a new president and filling of three open spots on the Supreme Court bench. Justice Isaac Amit is set to succeed Vogelman as acting president and potentially become the permanent president.
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