The ombudsman of the judiciary rules: Rabbi Yosef’s statements constitute “an improper use of his position as a judge in a manner that is not appropriate to his position”

Adv. Tomer Naor, deputy director-general for strategy and law at the Movement for Quality Government in Israel: “The ruling emphasizes a fundamental principle in a democratic regime – judges must maintain neutrality and refrain from political interference. Anyone serving in the judiciary is prohibited from misusing their position to influence public opinion on controversial political issues, certainly not on a sensitive issue such as military service during wartime. This is an important reminder to anyone serving in a judicial position of the obligation to uphold the ethical rules required of their position.”