Unprecedented: District judge in the south asked to move to the north due to threats from Arab criminals | Avishai Grinzaig

In an unprecedented move, District Court Judge Nasser Abu Taha requested a transfer from his residence in southern Israel to the north to preside there, citing threats and a hostile atmosphere from crime elements in Arab society. From the perspective of suspects and defendants he has judged, he is 'guilty' of the punishment and 'damage' caused by his rulings, and they demand compensation from his family. The court administration refused to comment.

In an unprecedented step, District Court Judge Nasser Abu Taha requested to move from his residence in southern Israel to the north to preside there, against the backdrop of threats and a hostile atmosphere from crime elements in Arab society. This was reported by i24NEWS legal commentator Avishai Grinzaig. From the perspective of some of the suspects and defendants whom Abu Taha judged, he is 'guilty' of the punishment and 'damage' caused to them as a result of his rulings. Therefore, they demand that his family compensate them. The court administration responded: 'We will not comment.'

Unprecedented: District judge in the south asked to move to the north due to threats from Arab criminals | Avishai Grinzaig