Barak's Critique of Netanyahu's Legal Proceedings
In a comprehensive discussion on the All In podcast with journalist Nadav Perry, former Supreme Court head Aharon Barak shared his views on several pressing issues. He specifically highlighted problems with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ongoing corruption case, noting that the extended duration indicates serious management flaws.
"The trial is too long. There is a flaw in its management," Barak stated during the interview.
Democratic Future and Election Implications
Barak connected Israel's democratic health directly to upcoming national elections, emphasizing that citizens would be accountable for the country's direction based on their voting choices.
"We will know in the next elections if the people want democracy," he remarked. "If this government is elected again, we will not be able to say, 'We didn't know.'"
These comments emerged amid ongoing national discussions about judicial reforms and governmental power distribution.
Absence of State Inquiry Commission
The retired justice also criticized the continued failure to establish an official state commission of inquiry, describing the situation as illogical.
"It is very not logical that there is still no commission of inquiry," Barak said.
He accused Netanyahu of resisting independent investigative processes, suggesting the prime minister prefers politically aligned investigators rather than objective ones.
"Netanyahu does not want objective investigators. He wants investigators 'of ours,'" Barak asserted.
Reflections on Judicial Legacy
Addressing his own judicial philosophy, Barak expressed regret about certain terminology associated with his tenure, particularly the phrase "constitutional revolution" that became linked to expanded judicial review in Israel.
"I regret the use of the expression 'constitutional revolution,'" he acknowledged.
He also clarified a common criticism, stating, "I never said 'everything is justiciable.'"
This interview represents one of Barak's most significant public engagements in recent years, attracting attention across Israel's political and legal communities.
