Israeli justice minister says government should ignore high court ruling on wartime protests

Published April 6, 2026 12:55pm ET



The Israeli government minister responsible for overseeing the justice system is dismissing a ruling of the nation’s highest court that would allow larger protests during wartime.

The high court issued an interim ruling on Saturday that allows for up to 600 citizens to gather for anti-war protests in Tel Aviv, a massive increase from the 50-person limit imposed by Home Front Command due to the risk of Iranian attacks.

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