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Esther Hayut is an Israeli jurist who served as the President of the Supreme Court of Israel from 2017 until her mandatory retirement in 2023. During her tenure, she presided over the court during a period of intense public and political debate surrounding proposed judicial reforms and the independence of the Israeli judiciary. Before her appointment to the Supreme Court in 2004, she built her legal career specializing in civil and commercial law.
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When did Esther Hayut lead Israel's Supreme Court?
Esther Hayut served as President of the Supreme Court of Israel from 2017 until her retirement in 2023. She succeeded Miriam Naor in the presidency.
Why did Esther Hayut oppose Israel's judicial overhaul?
Hayut argued that proposals advanced in 2023 would seriously weaken judicial independence and the courts' ability to review government power. Her unusually direct public criticism placed her at the center of Israel's constitutional conflict.
How did Esther Hayut's career begin?
Hayut worked in private legal practice before entering the judiciary as a magistrate. She later served on the Tel Aviv District Court and joined Israel's Supreme Court in 2004.
Why must Israeli Supreme Court presidents retire at age 70?
Israeli judges face mandatory retirement at age 70, which determined the end of Hayut's judicial service in 2023. The rule applies regardless of whether a justice is serving as president of the Court.
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