judicial reform

AG: Judicial reforms seriously harm checks and balances system

Attorney General Baharav-Miara issues 112-page opinion saying judicial reforms would give executive, legislative branches unlimited power.

'Absolutely absurd' -

Attorney-General bars PM from involvement in judicial reform

"If PM is barred due to conflict of interest, why is the A-G not barred herself?" ask government ministers.

The Religion and Law Wars endanger us

A long line of cases have left it to the court to decide matters that are essentially social-ideological. This is harmful to the state.Op-ed

Former deputy minister:

'Previous gov't was one of the best from economic standpoint'

Former deputy minister Abir Kara: I'm in favor of the judicial reform, but it's not being done properly.

A return to the past? A representative democracy for Israel

Israel suffers from a need to assert its national identity and roots to the land, whie returning its original representative democracy.Op-ed

Op-ed:

For Israel to win, the judicial system must be reformed

The Supreme Court should not have a veto over Israeli security and counterterrorism policies, let alone other professional decisions.Op-ed.

Anti-government protests:

Discount Bank CEO under fire for participating in protest

Bank head warns Netanyahu of dire consequences of judicial reform, "fatal blow to democracy & economy."

Knesset legal adviser:

Implement judicial reforms during next Knesset

Govt. officials accuse legal adviser of attempting to 'sabotage' legal reforms.

Rothman to MK Kariv: Don't preach morality to me

Labor MK says Constitution Committee chairman dishonoring Shabbat terror victims by holding debate on judicial reforms today.

Netanyahu, Levin:

No compromise on judicial reform until after 1st reading

PM, Justice Minister reportedly determined to pass judicial reform bill in its current form in its first reading.

Bank CEO to Netanyahu:

'We're already seeing small amounts being transferred abroad'

PM meets senior bankers and businessmen to hear their concerns about the judicial reform.

Netanyahu at bay, but what about the facts?

Israel’s political upheaval reflects partisan tunnel vision on all sides. Op-ed.

MK Edelstein speaks out:

'The judicial reform must pass after negotiations'

Likud MK won't say how he will vote if the judicial reform is put to a vote without negotiations and compromises.

Former police commissioner to headline anti-government protest

Roni Alsheikh will be the keynote speaker at demonstration to be held this coming Saturday night at Habima Square in Tel Aviv.

The Torah and Judicial Reform

One difference: The judges do not appoint their successors nor are they given veto power over new nominees as the current Court has. Op-ed.

INTO THE FRAY

Death—Courtesy of the Israel Supreme Court

The initiative by the new government to enact a far-reaching judicial reform is an inevitable result of the erosion of public trust. Op-ed.

Expert on economist warnings:

'The warnings are very exaggerated'

Prof. Yaron Zelekha speaks out against economists who warned that the judicial reform will cause an economic collapse.

Netanyahu: Judicial reforms will strengthen Israel's economy

PM, Finance Minister reject warnings by Bank of Israel governor Israel's credit rating could be lowered in response to proposed reforms.

Judicial reforms:

Ofir Akunis: Democracy not in danger, keep investing in Israel

Leading Israeli lawmakers pushing back on wide-scale protests against judicial reforms.

The dispute over the reform:

Minister Levin meets State Attorney for the first time

Justice Minister Yariv Levin meets State Attorney Amit Eisman as lawyers and jurists threaten a strike over the judicial reform.

Bank of Israel Gov warns PM Israel's credit rating could be hurt

Governor Prof. Amir Yaron says he met with reps. of international credit agencies, who warned him of damage from proposed judicial reforms.

Democratic lawmaker warns:

'Israeli government's actions could erode US support'

Congressman Brad Sherman: Israel has one friend in the world. Those who risk US support should know what they’re doing.

Liberman takes shot at Lapid:

'There's no way to compromise on judicial reform'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects idea of negotiating with coalition on the planned judicial reform.

Netanyahu promised Sullivan:

'The judicial reform will pass with broad agreement'

Prime Minister reportedly conveyed a message of reassurance to the US administration regarding the judicial reform.

Yair Lapid:

'We will not hold a dialogue on the Levin reform'

Lapid continues to attack the government: This is not a reform, Levin has been proposing it for 15 years.

The protest continues:

High-tech workers to protest against Levin reform

Left-wing organizations announce another protest in Tel Aviv on Saturday night.

Newsweek opinion editor:

Israel's judicial reform 'controversy' is much ado about nothing

Josh Hammer Newsweek opinion editor writes: "There's no substantive basis whatsoever for the performative shrieks of hysteria"

Wall Street Journal calls out Israel's Supreme Court

An editorial in the paper explains why the planned judicial reforms are essential for the country.

Revealed:

Supreme Court President met twice with Tzipi Livni

Justice Esther Hayut met twice at her home with former Justice Minister who spoke at anti-government protest. Both sides confirm the report.

Hayut in closed conversations:

'I won't resign, I will fight the judicial reform'

Supreme Court President reportedly makes clear that she will not resign and will continue to fight the government's judicial reform.

Op-ed:

The Left’s brazen hypocrisy, from the Courts to free elections

Israel’s system is more like that of the democratic UK than that of America because the UK was the guide for Israel's statehood.Op-ed.

Report:

Sullivan brought up judicial reform in meeting with Netanyahu

White House national security adviser raised Israeli government’s plan to overhaul the country's judicial system. PM's office won't comment.

Straight talk: Israel's need for judicial reform

Israel's court rules on economic, security, political and demographic issues. And it is chosen undemocratically. Op-ed.

'Fighting for our country'

Lapid to attend left-wing demonstration on Saturday night

Opposition leader calls to demonstrate against the government: Let's protect our beloved country from the destruction of democracy.

The true challenge to Israeli democracy

The judicial branch has usurped for itself, without Knesset or public consent, supreme powers that do not exist in any other democracy.Op-ed

Levin meets senior member of National Unity Party

Minister Yariv Levin meets MK Hili Tropper, perhaps to signal willingness to compromise on judicial reform.

MK Rothman to submit new judicial reform bill in coming days

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman's bill reportedly more moderate on controversial changes than Minister Levin's.

Judicial Reform

Sa'ar: Democratic regime is under political attack

Former Justice Minister: This isn't Levin's reform, it is Netanyahu's.

Minister Porush tells US Amb:

'Israeli public has lost faith in judicial system'

Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush meets US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides, discusses strengthening embassy's ties with haredi community.

Bennett: Judicial reform needed, but current proposal dangerous

Former PM speaks out for first time on proposed judicial reforms, calls on all sides to sit together to fix Minister Levin's reforms.

Justice Minister: Netanyahu indictments showed need for 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.

Are students who support judicial reform being silenced?

Im Tirtzu holds conference supporting Justice Minister's reforms, org. rep. says students afraid to voice their support.

Netanyahu slams 'false panic about end of democracy'

PM at Likud faction meeting says all elements of planned judicial reform are common in other democracies around the world.

Mansour Abbas:

'Ben Gvir thinks he is a superman'

Ra'am on the judicial reform: We know what the judicial system looks like in non-democratic countries.

Is judicial reform a threat to Israeli democracy?

Defending the current system on its alleged purity requires a short memory, to put it mildly. What is needed is rational discussion. Op-ed.

Lapid, Histadrut chief hold secret meeting

Opposition leader meets at his home with Arnon Bar-David, tries to recruit him to the fight against the government's judicial reform.

Netanyahu: Millions of voters chose judicial reform

PM rejects claim voters did not want Minister Levin's judicial reforms following massive protest,

Pres. attempting to bring about compromise on judicial reform

Israeli President Isaac Herzog reportedly working 20 hours a day in speaking to government, Supreme Court officials to end controversy.

Judicial officials unimpressed with Likud claims on reform

Officials in Israel’s judicial system are unimpressed by the coalition's attempts to imply that the judicial reform will be watered down.

Likud officials:

'There will be changes, but they don't have to be radical'

Senior officials in the Likud indicate that Justice Minister Levin's judicial reform as presented is not final and open for negotiations.

Lapid responds to Netanyahu:

'You did not receive a mandate to destroy democracy'

Opposition leader fires back after PM justifies judicial reform: The majority of the public are opposed to a hasty and destructive reform.

Netanyahu: 'We have a clear mandate to enact reforms'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks out regarding planned judicial reforms.

Police gear up for left-wing anti-judicial reform protest

Former Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and head of Israeli Bar Association to lead Tel Aviv protest against government's judicial reform plan.

Difficult conversation between Levin and the A-G

Report: A-G told Justice Minister it would take her several weeks to formulate position on judicial reform, delaying the legislation.

MKs speak out for and against Supreme Court President's speech

An harshly critical speech regarding planned judicial reforms has Israel's politicians clashing over whether to support or condemn.

Levin responds:

'Hayut's statement proves Supreme Court has lost its way'

Justice Minister says Supreme Court Pres. repeats rhetoric of opposition MKs, protesters, puts court above the Knesset and people.

Supreme Court Pres: Judicial reform 'mortal wound to democracy'

Justice Esther Hayut makes unusual statement against judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin.

Judicial reform:

Government legal counsel will not be binding

MK Simcha Rothman's bill delineates authority of Attorney-General, ministry legal advisers.

Left-wing protest:

Protesters gathering from dawn outside Justice Minister's home

"We won't give you moment's peace till you get your filthy hands off the judiciary."

Op-ed:

Reforming Israel’s Supreme Court promotes democracy

Netanyahu’s plans for judicial reform are necessary to stop a powerful minority from imposing its will on the majority. Op-ed.