Israel National News April 11, 2025
Professor Aumann strongly criticized the Supreme Court: "There is a monarchy here, not a democracy."

Regarding the ongoing conflict between the judicial and the executive branches, particularly the Supreme Court's ruling on the dismissal of the head of the ISA, Ronen Bar, he said: "The ones making the important decisions in the state are not an elected body but the Supreme Court.

It's like a monarchy, because they transfer power to judges they appoint themselves. There is no democracy here."

According to him, the judicial reform is stuck precisely because of this structure:
"The king must approve the reform that reduces his monarchy - it will never happen."

Despite the criticism, Aumann also seeks to put the social rift in historical perspective:
"It sounds bad - and it really is bad - but these cracks have accompanied the people of Israel from the beginning.

From Joseph and his brothers, through the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, to the defense against the Etzel. And still - we survived."