judicial reform

Religious Zionism MK pays surprise visit to protest tent

MK Tzvi Sukkot says he learned that the politicians are not behind the opposition, and so there is a chance for compromise.

Judicial reform:

30 US Jewish leaders arrive in Israel to promote compromise

'Only President Herzog’s efforts are underway at the intensity required to achieve success,' claims delegation.

Alan Dershowitz:

'Judicial reforms don't threaten democracy'

'Even if all the proposed reforms were enacted, they would simply align Israel with Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.'

Herzog responds to critics:

'My plan is not the end of the discussion, it's the beginning'

'Herzog is a puppet being dangled by Supreme Court President's strings,' responds veteran political commentator Yaakov Bardugo.

Former Meretz MK:

'If use of force doesn't work, we'll use more force'

'We'll hold mass protests every day of the week. We're fighting for Israel's soul,' says Yair Golan.

Fighter pilot tells INN:

'Those refusing orders are confused on what Israel is here for'

'Never again' is negative motivation. We need to return to the vision of our Prophets, says Maj. Shai Kalach.

Judicial reform:

'This isn't the first time 'experts' have got big things wrong'

'German courts didn't protect Jews under the Nazi regime. Courts can't be relied upon to protect minorities,' attorney tells INN.

Protests in Bnei Brak:

Mock recruiting office set up in haredi city

Hundreds of protesters chant 'democracy,' block public buildings with barbed wire.

More nationwide disruption:

Haifa port blockaded again, main streets blocked

Jerusalem streets leading to Supreme Court spray-painted pink and red by protesters.

Op-ed:

Better to drop reform than accept the President's proposal

Herzog was not trying to reach a compromise, he was playing the right for foolish pawns. Op-ed.

German Chancellor to express concerns over Israel's reform

Germany concerned Israel's judicial reform could have negative implications for the two countries' relationship.

Smotrich: The President made a sharp left-turn

Finance Minister accuses Herzog of backing down from intention to negotiate a compromise, giving in to all of the opposition's demands.

Netanyahu rejects President Herzog's judicial reform plan

PM says judicial reforms proposed under Herzog's compromise plan merely 'perpetuate' the situation which necessitated reforms to begin with.

President Herzog reveals his judicial reform compromise plan

Coalition figures dismiss President's proposed 'People's Framework' even before it is unveiled. 'We are on the brink of a civil war.'

MK Bismuth slams opposition:

'It's not about reforms, it's about taking down the government'

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth calls judicial reform opponents hypocrites, describes their claims that democracy is in danger as 'absurd.'

Netanyahu delays Germany trip to focus on judicial reform talks

PM had already decided to cut trip short over security situation, holds discussions in Knesset over judicial reform negotiations.

Judicial Overhaul

Conservative, pro-reform thinktank calls for compromise

Kohelet Policy Forum, one of thinktanks behind push for judicial reform, suggests Override Clause be abandoned.

Bank of Israel Governor to CNN

'Hasty judicial reform could lead to brain drain'

Amir Yaron praises PM, Smotrich for supporting Bank of Israel's independence, but says 'hasty' passage of judicial reform threatens economy.

Protest in Bnei Brak:

Police use violence to disperse haredi counter-protesters

Anti-judicial reform protesters flew LGBT flags, brandished a mock Ten Commandments.

First cracks in the coalition?

Likud MK penalized for abstaining from votes on judicial reform

3 weeks of punitive measures for MK Yuli Edelstein. 'He's taking his first steps toward the Left,' accuses senior Likud official.

An open letter to Miriam Adelson

LIke many Americans, Adelson has an instinctive support and veneration for the Supreme Court. But Israel's court is not like America's.Op-ed

Demonizing Kohelet won’t silence calls for judicial reform

A think tank is attacked by Netanyahu opponents who focus on political power but not the ideas that put reform on the national agenda.Op-ed.

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.

Likud MK on judicial reform:

'We'll modify reforms even if the opposition doesn't negotiate'

MK Bitan blames haredi MKs for pressuring coalition to rush reform package. 'This should have been done entirely differently.'

Anti-government protests:

Protesters chained together block road leading to ministries

'We'll block the revolution with our bodies,' protest group says in statement.

Opponents of judicial reform to protest outside Gafni's home

For the first time, protesters against the reform will demonstrate outside the home of a haredi MK.

CNN pundit on judicial reform:

'Why would you willingly shoot yourself in both feet?'

Senior CNN correspondent Richard Quest warns in Israeli TV interview that the judicial reform will have economic consequences.

Supporters of judicial reform protest in Tel Aviv

The activists wave Israeli flags and signs reading: "Enough with the dictatorship of the Supreme Court."

Herzog:

'All my energy devoted to Sisyphean effort to find compromise'

President: I devote all my time and energy to finding agreements that will rescue us from the constitutional and social crisis we are in,

Uproar in Likud: Rein in Ben-Gvir, we could go to the opposition

Likud MKs tell PM coalition is losing the argument on the judicial reforms, needs to moderate reforms and deal with right-wing minister.

Justice and Peace

A Jewish State has to possess a characteristic unlike any other country in the world. And its institutions must reflect that. Op-ed.

Wall Street Journal:

Only Bibi can achieve compromise, but the A-G won't let him

Most Israelis accept reform is needed, but aren't convinced current plan is the right one, article claims.

Pro-Israel actress pushes back on judicial reform plan

Noa Tishby voices criticism of judicial reforms and Miriam Adelson is against the timing but not the reform itself.

New survey:

Half of Israelis see current situation as bad or extremely bad

60 percent of country fears terrorism will strike them or a family member. Most see situation as worse than under previous government.

Op-ed:

Cease fire, now!

What kind of nadir will we sink to here before our leaders start to calm things down? And will we credit those who achieve that calm?Op-ed.

Op-ed:

You see, here's the new problem

If the coalition capitulates on judicial reform now, other than cosmetic compromises, the putsch will not stop with judicial reform. Op-ed.

Channel 13 News poll

40% of the public: No to firing Ben Gvir

58% of Yesh Atid voters support joining the government, 66% of National Unity voters support a similar move by Gantz.

Watch: Protesters crash Jewish Agency event in Paris

Anti-judicial reform protesters crash Aliyah event in Paris, shouting down Israeli minister during his speech.

Officer who used grenade on protesters summoned to investigation

Superintendent Meir Swissa was filmed throwing a stun grenade into a crowd of protesters in Tel Aviv.

MK Ohad Tal:

'We want to make Israel a democracy again'

MK Ohad Tal told a group of pro-judicial reform demonstrators that the reform is meant to strengthen democracy.

Denouncing judicial reforms won’t have the effect Herzog desires

Herzog's attempt to broker a compromise by appeasing the “resistance” is a waste of time. Op-ed.

Miriam Adelson:

Notes from my husband on the constitutional crisis

We must always be mindful of the fact that the value of the Supreme Court is in its measure of detachment from the public mood. Opinion.

Judicial reform:

Rothman meets President: We'll talk despite the lies about us

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman to meet President Herzog after Herzog demands govt. halt judicial reform bills.

Constitution Committee to discuss changes to judicial reforms

Coalition refuses President Herzog's demand to stop the judicial reform legislation, but may move to unilaterally soften bills.

Former Federal Reserve chief:

'Judicial reform will harm the Israeli economy'

Ben Bernanke tells Israeli TV channel: Israel needs to move slowly and build a broad consensus regarding any significant change.

Minister Meir Porush:

'Override Clause - only by a majority of 61'

Minister Meir Porush rejects compromise proposal which suggests the Override Clause will only be possible with a majority of 65 MKs.

Judicial Reform protest? It's just an excuse

The Left sees the results of the last election; they are out of power and likely to stay that way. Op-ed.

Protest leaders announce:

Thursday to be 'Day of Strengthening the Resistance'

On Wednesday, the activists plan on disrupting Netanyahu's flight to Berlin.

Constitution committee chair:

'Protesters don't accept election results'

Constitution Committee chairman Simcha Rothman tells BBC that protesters 'don't like the fact that Netanyahu is in office'.

Poll:

Half of Israelis support shelving legislation of judicial reform

Channel 12 News poll finds that 46% of Israelis oppose protest by reservists against the judicial reform.

Report:

Coalition to water down judicial reform, even without talks

Sources say Netanyahu and Levin spoke and the PM expressed his desire for a compromise on the judicial reform.

Jewish Democrats to Israel:

'Suspend the judicial reform'

More than a dozen Jewish House Democrats send letter to Netanyahu, Herzog and Lapid, urge compromise on judicial reform.

Herzog to the nation:

'This is a nightmare, stop judicial reform legislation now'

President says current judicial reform bills 'undermine our democratic values,' claims to have 'closed most of the gaps' between two sides.

Yair Netanyahu: Police commanders responsible for chaos

PM's son accuses police, prosecutor's office of 'insurrection,' assisting protestors who block highways.

Back-door to civil marriage:

Supreme Court orders state to recognize 'Zoom weddings'

Couples unable to marry under Israeli law can now marry online 'in Utah' & have marriage registered in Israel.

US Defense Secretary presents Biden's message on judicial reform

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, says America's commitment to Israel's security 'ironclad.'

MK Rothman cancels Tel Aviv meeting after death threat

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman cancels meeting at Israel Bar Association as protestors gather at site.

Netanyahu: Opposition plunging country into anarchy

PM says upon departing for Italy that the coalition's efforts to negotiate an agreement on the judicial reforms have all been rebuffed.

Judicial reform:

Senior reserves officer dismissed for encouraging refusal

IDF Chief of Staff cites 'crisis of trust' as he approves decision to demote officer in elite unit.

Diddling the protesters:

Netanyahu & wife travel to airport by police helicopter

As protesters waited for PM near Hadassah Hospital helipad, the first couple took off from a different location.