Israel's judicial reform plan explained
How Israel became embroiled in its most divisive public debate in years, what the reforms would do, and why some oppose them.
How Israel became embroiled in its most divisive public debate in years, what the reforms would do, and why some oppose them.
If the coalition capitulates on judicial reform now, other than cosmetic compromises, the putsch will not stop with judicial reform. Op-ed.
Prof. Levin, the father of the initiator of the judicial reforms, won the Israel Prize in General Linguistics.
Coalition refuses President Herzog's demand to stop the judicial reform legislation, but may move to unilaterally soften bills.
Sources say Netanyahu and Levin spoke and the PM expressed his desire for a compromise on the judicial reform.
Proposed outline would moderate many of the reforms Minister Yariv Levin seeks to pass, such as Overrule Clause requiring 65 MKs
No Override Clause - Architects of government's judicial reform plan reject reported draft of President Herzog's judicial reform compromise.
PM wants Justice Minister to be more open to compromises on selection of justices to allow negotiations on judicial reforms.
Yariv Levin told political figures that 'Governments fall when their' partners begin to be disappointed.'
PM reportedly was going to agree to freeze bills for up to ten days yesterday, relented when Justice Minister Levin threatened to resign.
According to the plan Basic Laws would have to be approved in four readings, in two separate Knessets, instead of just three in one Knesset.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara responds to Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who hinted she could be dismissed.
Likud party denies reports of serious tensions between Netanyahu, Minister Yariv Levin.
National Unity chairman speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin about the possibility of reaching a compromise on the judicial reform.
Opposition leader Lapid says he will only agree to meet Justice Min. Levin, Constitution Committee chair Rothman if legislation is halted.
Minister Yariv Levin does not outright reject Herzog's proposal, but refuses to stop the legislative process.
Minister Yariv Levin says petition to Supreme Court calling for removal of PM Netanyahu over 'conflicts of interest' is a coup attempt/
Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatens to resign if PM shelves or significantly alters content of judicial reforms.
National Unity chairman willing to hold talks on Minister Yariv Levin's judicial reform.
Justice Minister blasts Attorney General, says "the story of the Attorney General is one big tragedy."
PM, Justice Minister reportedly determined to pass judicial reform bill in its current form in its first reading.
Leading Israeli lawmakers pushing back on wide-scale protests against judicial reforms.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin meets State Attorney Amit Eisman as lawyers and jurists threaten a strike over the judicial reform.
Anti-government protests continue, with large demonstration planned for Saturday night.
Israel Security Agency decides to increase the security detail of the Minister of Justice and the President of the Supreme Court.
Minister Yariv Levin meets MK Hili Tropper, perhaps to signal willingness to compromise on judicial reform.
Minister Levin says in Knesset that his reforms are not due to PM Netanyahu's trial, but that the trial convinced many of the need for them.
Defending the current system on its alleged purity requires a short memory, to put it mildly. What is needed is rational discussion. Op-ed.
Senior officials in the Likud indicate that Justice Minister Levin's judicial reform as presented is not final and open for negotiations.
Report: A-G told Justice Minister it would take her several weeks to formulate position on judicial reform, delaying the legislation.
Justice Minister says Supreme Court Pres. repeats rhetoric of opposition MKs, protesters, puts court above the Knesset and people.
Justice Esther Hayut makes unusual statement against judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin.
"We won't give you moment's peace till you get your filthy hands off the judiciary."
Bill includes changes to how Supreme Court judges are selected, 61-MK Override Clause.
As Knesset committee formally begins deliberations on sweeping judicial reform plan, multiple Opposition MKs ejected for disrupting hearing.
Minister Yariv Levin reportedly preparing legislation which would allow appointment of Supreme Court president from outside the court.
Opposition leader accuses Justice Minister Yariv Levin of 'destroying democracy' with proposed judicial reforms'
Justice Minister Yariv Levin met Supreme Court President Judge Esther Hayut for an introductory meeting at the latter's office.
PM at cabinet meeting defends judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin as restoring separation, balance of powers.
Finance Minister responds to former Supreme Court President who denounced judicial reforms in series of interviews.
The retired Supreme Court President attacked Levin's judicial reforms in multiple prime-time news interviews on Saturday.
State Dept. official responds to Levin's plans "Israel’s independent institutions are crucial to upholding the country’s thriving democracy"
Retired judge Aharon Barak blasts Levin's judicial reform: There is no greater evil than this as a constitutional revolution.
National Unity chairman blasts Minister Yariv Levin's reform: Netanyahu has no legitimacy to dismantle the legal system in Israel.
Minister Yariv Levin details 4-step plan to reform Israel's judicial system, says current system 'is not democracy.'
Yariv Levin to advance abolishment of 'reasonability standard,' restrictions of court striking down Basic Laws, change how judges are chosen
Right-wing coalition passes first hurdle, avoiding filibuster and electing Likud MK as Knesset Speaker.
The designated PM refused to support repairs to the justice system and reforms of the judicial election process.
Until the appointment of a replacement for Mickey Levy designated PM Netanyahu will appoint the senior Likud member as interim speaker.
Veteran party members scrap over remaining senior ministries.
Likud's number 2 MK and close Netanyahu ally Yariv Levin eyes Justice Ministry, with plans for comprehensive reform to courts, Knesset.
Yariv Levin, who is very close to Netanyahu, considering giving up Justice Ministry due to fear he will not receive backing for his moves.
MK Yoav Kisch confirms Shaked's decision not to drop out of race was coordinated with Likud.
Yariv Levin blasts maritime border agreement with Lebanon: That's not how you conduct negotiations. It's a reward for terrorism.
Likud MK Yariv Levin slams Prime Minister Lapid at Sderot Conference over maritime border deal with Lebanon.
After youth were violently evicted from outpost, MK's Rotman and Levin send stern letters to Defense Minister Benny Gantz
MK Levin dismisses petition to exclude Silman from Likud slate: Those who follow an ideological path deserve to be in Israeli politics.
'Any attempt to count her as part of right-wing bloc is absurd,' Likud's MK Yariv Levin says.
Likud chairman MK Yariv Levin proposes to coalition the opposition will not make Knesset votes difficult in return for agreed upon elections
MK Yariv Levin discusses ongoing contacts in an attempt to influence another MK from the coalition to resign.