Two Reports on HaIvri Acquital;
High Court Justice Acquits HaIvri
Excerpt;
“An amendment to the law pertaining to the prevention of terror led Haivri to request a new trial. While the state decided granting a new trial was not justifiable, considering the time and money invovled, Chief Justice Prof. Aaron Barak acquitted Haivri.”
More background on the anti-terrorism decree as related to the HaIvri case;
Retrial for Man Who Lauded Rabin Murder
Excerpt;
“The Supreme Court determined … later in the separate case that a clause in the anti-terrorism decree … is limited only to the praise and encouragement of violent acts of terror organizations. According to the new interpretation, those who encourage violent acts not affiliated to terror groups cannot be tried by using the decree.”
Sharon Lacks a Majority for Appointments Vote
Excerpt;
“… it appears Mr. Sharon will insist on presenting the three appointments for a single plenum vote today, Monday, as planned.
The drama over this won’t be over though, until the votes are really cast! MB