Speaking at the historic High Court hearing on Tuesday, Rothman argued the court was overruling the democratic will of the people to choose their elected officials.
The message was displayed on the eve of the High Court of Justice's hearing on the law to abolish the reasonableness standard and in light of Netanyahu's planned visit to New York City next week.
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To National Unity leader Benny Gantz, the reason doesn't matter as long as Netanyahu agrees to compromise in good faith.
The concept of parliamentary sovereignty is fundamental to the UK political system, and chastising Israel for trying to adopt something similar is foolish.
Only Yoav Gallant, Gila Gamliel, and Moshe Arbel said they would respect a ruling by the High Court of Justice.
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Should the parties to the litigation challenging the reasonableness standard law agree to a split in the application of the standard of review of reasonableness? If not, should the court impose one?
The High Court has never struck down a basic law amendment, and it is hotly contested if it has the power to do so.
Knesset Legal Advisor Sagit Afik reportedly refused to file the motion, which Rothman sought because she had expressed bias on the matter.
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