Professors for a Strong Israel
Statement to the Press - 21 February 2001
Re: Rule of law? High Court of Justice?
The High Court of Justice has rejected
Margalit Har-Shefi's appeal of her
conviction for failure to report Yigal Amir's intention to assassinate Yitzhak
Rabin.
This is yet one more blow at the credibility of the legal system in Israel.
The decision is especially strange in view of the fact
that for over 5 years, the same legal system has continually delayed legal
process against Avishai Raviv and his bosses in the Shabak, who not only
knew about Amir's intentions and failed to report them, but also contributed
significantly to the incitement that preceded the asassination. Any person
for whom the principles of justice are dear to his heart must condemn the
judicial process against Ms. Har Shefi, who has already suffered for five
years and paid a heavy personal price. Professors for a Strong Israel
sorrowfully notes that the obvious identification of the Supreme Court with
a specific political party harms its standing and the rule of law in Israel.
Dr. Ron Breiman, Spokesman
Tel: 050-518 940