Yariv Levin

Justice Minister Levin demands clarification from Judge Amit

Yariv Levin sent a letter demanding Judge Amit clarify recent allegations of non-disclosure and conflict of interest.

Haredi parties' ultimatum on Sa'ar-Levin judicial reform deal

The haredi political parties announced that they will only support the full judicial reform deal reached by the Foreign and Justice Ministers if the Draft Law enshrining haredi exemptions from military service is passed.

Ministers Levin & Sa'ar unveil:

New compromise judicial reform proposal

Proposal would process of enacting quasi-constitutional Basic Laws and composition of judicial selection committees.

Justice Minister:

'No place for any violence against judges, public figures'

Minister Yariv Levin addresses event marking 20 years since the murder of District Court Judge Adi Azar.

Justice Minister bars judges from academia

Yariv Levin has decided to prevent judges from taking on teaching roles.

Coalition leaders decide on 'hearing' for Attorney General

Leaders of the parties in the coalition reportedly decided to hold a "hearing" for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, but leave it to Justice Minister Yariv Levin to decide when and how the process will take place.

Minister Levin:

'I held back, the judges of the Supreme Court escalated'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin publishes lengthy post, says the justices of the Supreme Court left him no choice but to act to restore the powers of the government.

Supreme Court orders Levin to hold vote for Court President

The Israeli Supreme Court gave a January 16th deadline for the Justice Minister to bring the selection of the Supreme Court President to a vote in the Judicial Selection Committee.

Supreme Court refuses external experts for selection committee

Judges on the Judicial Selection Committee informed the Justice Minister they oppose summoning external experts to their meetings.

'It's time'

Minister Levin calls for advancement of judicial reform

Justice Minister Yariv Levin responds to firing of illumination bombs at Netanyahu's private home: Rampant violence by those who are trying to dismantle the country from within.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich are the threat, not Hamas'

Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says in left-wing demonstration that ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich and Levin are the existential threat to the country and not the various terrorist organizations.

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

TV report claims Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and David Amsalem opposed Nasrallah's elimination. All three ministers reject the report.

Report:

Contacts between Netanyahu and Sa'ar continue, Levin is mediating

Minister Yariv Levin is conducting the talks with Sa'ar and his party, in order to complete the process of having Sa'ar join the government immediately after Netanyahu's return from the United Nations.

Report:

Justice Min. asked AG to investigate PM to prevent ICC warrants

AG Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly dismisses request to open criminal probe against Netanyahu and Gallant to prevent ICC from issuing warrants, saying the ICC would not accept such a move.

Prof. Yuval Elbashan:

'Suitable compromise is electing Sohlberg as Supreme President'

Prof. Yuval Elbashan calls on Minister Yariv Levin to give up on abolishing the seniority system and Judge Yitzhak Amit to give up on his dream of becoming Supreme Court President.

Supreme Court rules:

Levin must allow the appointment of a Supreme Court President

After failing to reach a compromise, the Supreme Court has issued an order for Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee and allow a vote that would lead to the appointment of a permanent Supreme Court President. Levin: ' I will not be able to work with a president who is appointed illegally by their friends and is illegitimate in the eyes of the public.

Supreme Court:

Convene the committee or we will order it convened

The Supreme Court has warned Justice Minister Yariv Levin that if he does not willingly convene the Judicial Selection Committee, they will issue a verdict ordering it convened after the Knesset's summer vacation.

Justice Minister's compromise for new judges rejected

Justice Minister Yariv Levin submitted a compromise proposal to the Committee for the Selection of Judges, but Acting Supreme Court President Judge Fogelman announced that he would reject the offer.

Return of the Judicial Reform:

Min. of Justice Levin: 'Starting point is change in High Court'

During the cabinet meeting held today, Justice Minister Yariv Levin supported renewal of the judicial reform frozen during the war.

Ben-Gvir calls to split AG position from government

Justice Minister refuses to discuss bill which would grant responsibility for prosecution to State Attorney instead of to Attorney General.

Knesset Approves:

Greater legal aid for Holocaust survivors

A new amendment will grant survivors free legal representation in a variety of fields with no need to prove financial eligibility.

Supreme Court appointments:

Justice Min. supports Yitzhak Amit as Chief Justice?

Justice Min. Levin offers compromise on Supreme Court appointments, paving the way for Yitzhak Amit to become Chief Justice.

Two gov. ministers disqualify promotion of judge

Ministers Levin and Strock disqualify judge’s promotion, because she commuted the punishment of Arab rioters during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Justice Minister:

Supreme Court mustn't issue controversial ruling during wartime

Justice Min. Levin blasts Supreme Court for ruling on judicial reform: 'Act responsibly during wartime, don't create deep rift in nation.'

Knesset subcomittee to meet today to decide how to judge Hamas

The meeting will include Justice Minister Levin and the Attorney General, and deal with alternatives to the normal criminal justice system.

Justice Minister Levin:

'I'm not dealing with the judicial reform now'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin spoke about his efforts to establish an emergency government.

Levin causes controversy with municipal candidate endorsement

Justice Minister draws criticism after praising the Likud candidate for the Herzliya mayoral race.

Due to disagreements with Levin:

Hayut cancels retirement ceremony at President's Residence

Chief Justice decides retirement ceremony will not take place due to Levin's refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee.

Justice Minister:

'If I had the power to fire the A-G, I'd do it immediately'

Minister Levin says Attorney General Baharav-Miara's positions are too extreme even for the Supreme Court.

Minister Levin:

'Court's decision will overturn election results'

Yariv Levin says that those petitioning Incapacitation Law are looking to depose PM Netanyahu because they couldn't win the elections.

Justice Min.: Judiciary is against most of the Israeli public

Justice Min. Levin to CBS: 'Judiciary is controlled by the elite, I want to balance its power.'

Ministers to approve:

Facial recognition cameras to be placed in public spaces

Bill promoted by Ben Gvir and Levin will allow defense establishment access to cameras without a special order from the court.

Minister Levin:

'The Supreme court is above the government'

Justice Minister in interview with "60 Minutes": No democracy can accept a situation where the government won't be able to pass any bill.

Full Supreme Court to hear petition on reasonableness standard

All fifteen members of Israel's Supreme Court will hear petitions for and against the reasonableness standard law.

Video: Protesters surround Justice Min.'s car

Justice Min. Levin evacuated from his home in security vehicle, protesters surround the vehicle, try to block it with garbage bins.

Protesters clash with police outside Justice Minister's home

Dozens of protesters gather around home of Justice Min. Levin, block highway between Latrun and Modi'in.

Justice Minister:

'The protesters have revealed their agenda in one sign'

Justice Minister Levin criticized one sign in particular at the recent left-wing protest in Tel Aviv.

Levin and Ben Gvir:

'Transfer the infiltrators to northern Tel Aviv'

During discussion with Prime Minister following Tel Aviv riots, Minister Ben Gvir suggests moving the infiltrators to northern Tel Aviv.

Justice Minister demands right to seek alternative rep. to A-G

Minister Yariv Levin says Attorney General Baharav-Miara's repeated refusal to represent the government in court leaves him no choice.

A-G: Threats of dismissal won't deter me

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara responds to criticism from Justice Minister over her refusal to represent govt. to Supreme Court.

Cabinet approves spyware scandal inquiry board

The inquiry board is authorized to examine the conduct of police and prosecution regarding the collection of intelligence on civilians.

Likud MK met with Justice Min.: We will act, and we will succeed

'I have always and will always do what is best for the State of Israel,' MK Yuli Edelstein promises.

Justice Minister to use private council for reasonableness case

Yariv Levin will not be represented by the Attorney General to defend the reasonableness standard law.

Yariv Levin to Benny Gantz:

'Come to talk, there is no room for preconditions'

Justice Minister responds to Gantz, who rejected his call for a one-on-one meeting to discuss the judicial reform.

Report:

Netanyahu considered announcing legislation only by consent

Levin reportedly opposed such an announcement on the grounds that talk of consensus only alienates the opposition.

Likud party demands PM advance original reform legislation

Elements of the Likud party are calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance the original judicial reform legislation.

A-G asked to open investigation against Minister Levin

Movement for Quality Government in Israel calls on Attorney General to launch investigation against Levin over Likud statement.

Lapid:

'Ben Gvir and Levin entered the room and prevented a compromise'

Opposition chairman claims that the intervention of the two ministers prevented a compromise that had already been reached.

Senior Likud sources:

We mustn't allow Justice Min. to continue unilateral legislation

'No reason Judicial Selection Committee can't meet to make decisions regarding the Magistrates, District, courts,' Science Min. Akunis says.

ISA increases security around government ministers

Following the reform legislation, there is legitimate fear of harm to multiple government ministers - in particular Justice Minister Levin.

Netanyahu undergoes procedure to implant a pacemaker

Procedure successfully completed, Netanyahu will remain in the cardiology department for observation.

Pegasus spyware scandal:

Inquiry board to examine use of spyware tools by law enforcement

Minister Levin says board is meant to inspect the past use of these tools, to give suggestions for future use, and to ensure transparency.

Sa'ar accuses MInister Amsalem of inciting murder of A-G

Former Justice Minister tells current Justice Minister he must condemn Amsalem's statement A-G is 'most dangerous person in Israel.'

'They are fed by the far-left'

Minister Eliyahu suggests Biden meet Justice Minister Levin

Amid heavy American criticism, Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggests Biden listen about Israeli policy from the ones who make it.

Knesset to pick additional rep. for Judicial Selection Committee

One month after coalition's defeat in vote, Knesset gathers to elect second representative for Judicial Selection Committee.

MK Gotliv blasts Min. Levin:

'A disgrace to a right-wing government'

MK Tally Gotliv blasts senior minister of her party, following reports about a shouting match between the two.

A-G accused of discrimination in protest arrests

Ministers Ben-Gvir and Levin denounced the Attorney General for her selective policy in enforcement against protesters.

Due to violent demonstrations:

Netanyahu to discuss 'limitations on the public space'

The Prime Minister is expected to call a meeting to discuss ways to protect elected officials from violent protesters.

Hundreds gather to support Justice Minister

Approximately 500 protesters gathered for a show of support for Justice Minister Yariv Levin this evening.

Police station commander bashed for not dispersing demonstration

Online comments allege that the Modi'in police station commander refrained from dispersing a protest due to family ties to Yesh Atid.