Netanyahu's Cabinet calls High Court a 'judicial mafia' and 'gang of dictators'

Attempts by Israeli leaders to temper the schism erupting between the High Court and Cabinet are failing as the judges warn that officials could face legal repercussions if they do not follow orders.

The High Court of Justice issued a decision on Tuesday reasserting that the government must comply with orders to restart operations of the Second Authority for Television and Radio, its federal communications regulatory body, or else risk waiving their personal immunity and opening themselves up to future civil damages suits.