judicial reform

A step toward compromise?

Justice Minister Levin plans change to judicial reform bill

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.

Sara Netanyahu's hairdresser:

'She was the one who calmed me down'

Moshe, whose salon was besieged by protesters while the PM's wife was inside: I'm shocked, I've never experienced anything like this.

You lost the election, come to terms with it

The demonstrators are a minority, even if they bring their children with them. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: We won't accept riots in Huwara or in Tel Aviv

PM responds to violence at protests today, says opponents of the 2005 Disengagement did not cross the 'red lines' today's protestors did.

Joint call for dialogue by Likud, National Unity party MKs

4 MKs from coalition, opposition make joint statement calling on all parties to accept President Herzog's outline for judicial reform talks.

Step towards negotiations?

Netanyahu to deliver statement on judicial reforms this evening

President Herzog calls again for talks for a broad consensus on judicial reforms, says now could be a 'defining constitutional moment.'

Judicial Reform

Gadi Taub interviews Rabbi Yigal Levinstein on judicial reform

Rabbi Yigal Levinstein: "I am a liberal in the field of individual freedom in its most radical sense"

Report: Former US Amb. David Friedman criticizes judicial reform

Pro-Israel former ambassador who pushed for US embassy in Jerusalem says judicial reforms 'go too far for me and for many Americans.'

Clashes break out at anti-judicial reform protest in Tel Aviv

Protesters break through police barricade, officers hurl stun grenades as protest turns violent. Ben-Gvir: 'Zero tolerance for anarchists.'

HU bans using online platform for anti-judicial reform protests

Hebrew University under fire after lecturers used school's online platform to encourage students to attend anti-judicial reform protests.

National Disruption Day

Anti-judicial reform activists launch day-long mass protest

Protesters block roads, disrupt train service ahead of marches in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem with rally planned outside Prime Minister's residence.

US Amb. takes swipe at Chikli:

'An Israeli official that I don’t know'

Ambassador Tom Nides fires back after Minister Amichai Chikli told him to "mind his own business" when it comes to the judicial reform.

'Enough incitement!:'

Im Tirtzu reservists protest outside Ehud Barak's home

Right-wing demonstrators accuse former PM of incitement, calling for civil war with his anti-judicial reform activism.

Poll:

59 seats for the Netanyahu coalition, Labor Party erased

Likud loses 3 seats, Yesh Atid and National Unity gain strength.

Netanyahu: There will be no dictatorship, no halakhic state

PM at opposition-called '40 signatures debate' in the Knesset: There is one way to lower the flames, to start talking.

Op-ed:

Actions speak louder than chants

The defacement of a large banner supporting judicial reform opens a window unto the values of the protesters. Op-ed.

Pro-judicial reform billboard vandalized by demonstrators

'Today we saw the true face of the anti-judicial reform protests.'

Op-ed:

Israel’s Supreme Court debate: Let’s start with the facts

Can you imagine if leaders of the US bar, such as heads of Wall Street law firms, had votes on appointments to the Supreme Court? Op-ed.

Tel Aviv demonstration:

Protesters set fires, bite police officers

Hundreds of anti-judicial reform protesters marched down the Ayalon Highway. One wrote, "Bibi is a traitor" on the road.

Labor party files police complaint against PM Netanyahu

The labor party filed a complaint after the Prime Minister said he wants to give his cabinet a fist to strike anti-government protesters.

Man tries to enter home of MK Rothman

The man, who claimed he wanted to talk to the MK, was stopped by a security guard and was removed from the property.

Watch:

Banner shows Netanyahu next to Orban, Putin, and Khomeini

Anti-judicial reform protesters carried a banner with the faces of several authoritarian leaders next to the Prime Minister.

Netanyahu to cabinet:

'I want to give you a fist to strike protesters with'

The Prime Minister spoke out against those protesting his government's judicial reform bill.

Under certain conditions:

Mossad employees permitted to protest against judicial reform

The employees will be forbidden from giving interviews or making statement revealing their political affiliation.

"End of democracy?"

Conversing according to rules of democracy – Here and now

The "end of democracy” campaign that has been making the rounds nowadays should win the title of “best campaign of all times”

Jewish Agency chairman:

'Abolition of Grandchild Clause could create a rift'

Doron Almog says he supports President Herzog's compromise on judicial reform, calls for efforts to avoid turning against one another.

Conference of Presidents CEO:

Israel must continue to engage with US Jews to ensure unity

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents, speaks about a unifying consensus around judicial reform.

Judicial reform protest leader:

Stop contributing to Israel's economy

One of the organizers of the protests against the judicial reform called for all contributions to Israel's economy to halt.

Pilots against Education Min.:

'A great shame and a terrible disappointment'

Friends of Education Minister Yoav Kisch, from his military service as a pilot, condemn his support for the judicial reform.

Op-ed:

Knesset, effect Judicial Reform and defeat the Rule of Law Mafia

In a democracy, key officials stand for election at relatively short intervals, accountable to the people. Op-ed.

Judicial Reform Continues:

Coalition to bring Override Clause, Deri Law 2 for Knesset vote

Knesset set to vote Wednesday on series of bills in judicial reform package, including legislation to allow veto on overturning of laws.

Former Police Commissioner:

'What's the rush in promoting the judicial reform?'

Roni Alsheikh: If there is a contradiction between the government and the courts, the security forces will obey the judges.

US Jewish group:

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Jewish Federations of North America say judicial reform will have "far-reaching consequences", urge dialogue.

MK Mansour Abbas calls for negotiations on judicial reform

Ra'am chairman says that the leaders of the coalition and the opposition should hold negotiations on the judicial reform.

Netanyahu: It's time to talk

Lapid accuses PM of lying after Netanyahu issues public call for negotiations on judicial reforms, demands legislation be halted.

Ambassador:

'UN rights comm. last 1 who can teach us about democracy'

Israel’s UN Amb. slams UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk after Turk calls on Israeli govt. not to pass judicial reforms.

A-G accused of having 'conflict of interest' in judicial reforms

Lavi organization says Attorney General's conflict of interest on judicial reform 'dwarfs' that of PM Netanyahu.

Op-ed:

My past pulpit taught me about judicial reform and sovereignty

Once the changes are implemented and prove worthwhile, no one will be able to0 imagine living without them. Op-ed.

Judicial Reform

Top Diaspora philanthropists warn of danger to Israeli democracy

15 major donors and charitable foundations pen letter calling on Netanyahu to freeze judicial reform plan, calling it a danger to democracy.

Judicial Reform Protests

‘A battle of Jews against Jews?'

Arab Israelis debate whether and how to join Israel’s anti-judicial reform protests.

What is the Knesset 'first reading' all about?

Cocking of legislative gun by holding the first Knesset vote can expedite the rapid conclusion of a compromise Judicial Reform bill. Op-ed.

Channel 13 News poll:

Likud wins 27 seats, Smotrich and Ben Gvir win 12

New poll finds 55% of the public is against the judicial reform. 52% of Likud voters are against stopping the legislation for negotiations.

MK Rothman to Diaspora Jews:

'Don’t believe the lies. Read the bill'

Head of Knesset Constitution Committee speaks in English at the Knesset, appeals to Jews abroad.

'The court will belong to everyone'

First reading of bills on judicial reform approved in Knesset

Knesset approves bills giving coalition a majority in the Judicial Selection Committee and preventing Court from invalidating Basic Laws.

Minister Strock:

'Lapid is doing everything possible to torpedo negotiations'

Minister of National Missions accuses opposition leader of torpedoing negotiations on the judicial reform.

Yesh Atid MK 'eulogizes' democracy in Knesset speech

MK Simon Davidson blasts Levin reform: The funeral will leave Jerusalem and take place during the third reading of the legal coup.

Yesh Atid MK: The Nazis also came to power democratically

PM Netanyahu says opposition 'has gone off the rails' after MK Ram Ben Barak compares government to the Nazis.

Opposition MKs wave Israeli flags during vote on judicial reform

Opposition MKs furious after having bags searched at entrance to plenum to prevent disruptions during debate on judicial reforms.

Netanyahu: Protest leaders speak of values but trample democracy

PM condemns protestors who blocked MKs from leaving their homes, including MK with child with special needs.

Judicial Reform

Protesters block roads across Israel ahead of Knesset vote

Demonstrators rally in Tel Aviv and shut down traffic on major roads across Israel ahead of massive rally planned outside of Knesset.

Israeli minister to US ambassador: Mind your own business

“I say to the American ambassador, put on the brakes yourself and mind your own business," Diaspora Minister says regarding judicial reform.

Op-ed:

The Judicial System did not protect the rights of nationalists

The judicial system protected the rights of the secular and anti-Zionists but was tyrannical towards traditional and nationalist citizens.

8 arrested

Protesters try to block rightist MKs from judicial reform vote

Major Jerusalem protest planned ahead of vote on judicial reform bill, as protesters try to prevent rightist MKs from reaching the Knesset.

Labor MK to INN:

'We are preparing for a stormy day, the vote is a mistake'

Opposition preparing for vote in first reading on the Levin judicial reform. MK Efrat Rayten: There are also other voices in the coalition.

Top religious Zionist rabbis:

'Proceed with judicial reform, while promoting unity'

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis published a letter supporting the contentious bill and calling to build unity. 'Unity is our guiding light'

Tel Aviv mayor doubles down on 'bloodshed' comment

Ron Huldai unapologetic in interview after being accused of incitement to violence, accuses interviewer of being 'Bib's mouthpiece.'

Where it began

Prof. Kantrovich:The truth is that the political left has used this judicial power to stop all conservative, proudly Jewish policies.Op-ed.

Lapid: Israel losing the US

Opposition leader warns 'damage to democracy' caused by judicial reforms could undermine US-Israel alliance.

The Lapid Outline reminds me of two things, neither of them good

Lapid is insisting that the current coalition do what he did not do. Is every bill to be put on hold when the Right wins an election? Op-ed

Some of my fellow generals have crossed the red line

There are national security implications to the revolt against judicial reform. Op-ed.