judicial reform

Justice Minister publishes judicial reform bill

Bill includes changes to how Supreme Court judges are selected, 61-MK Override Clause.

MK Danon calls for change in discourse on judicial reform

MK Danny Danon says that both sides of the political spectrum need to work towards civilized discussion of the planned changes.

Judicial Reform Plan:

Left-wing lawmakers ejected from raucous Knesset hearing

As Knesset committee formally begins deliberations on sweeping judicial reform plan, multiple Opposition MKs ejected for disrupting hearing.

Report: Justice Minister Levin planning another judicial reform

Minister Yariv Levin reportedly preparing legislation which would allow appointment of Supreme Court president from outside the court.

Smotrich:

'If it were up to Aharon Barak there would be no Arutz Sheva'

Finance Minister accuses critics of proposed judicial reforms of hypocrisy, says reforms will strengthen the courts and democracy.

Lapid on Levin's reforms:

'This isn't judicial reform, it's extreme regime change'

Opposition leader accuses Justice Minister Yariv Levin of 'destroying democracy' with proposed judicial reforms'

After announcing reforms:

Justice Minister Levin meets with Supreme Court President

Justice Minister Yariv Levin met Supreme Court President Judge Esther Hayut for an introductory meeting at the latter's office.

Netanyahu: Judicial reform expression of voter's will

PM at cabinet meeting defends judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin as restoring separation, balance of powers.

Alan Dershowitz:

'Judicial reforms will make it harder to defend Israel'

Leading US attorney, longtime pro-Israel advocate warns Israel will become more vulnerable to foreign criticism if its courts are weakened.

Smotrich to Judge Barak:

'You have caused enough damage, don't add insult to injury'

Finance Minister responds to former Supreme Court President who denounced judicial reforms in series of interviews.

Levin answers Aharon Barak: 'He brought a tragedy upon Israel'

The retired Supreme Court President attacked Levin's judicial reforms in multiple prime-time news interviews on Saturday.

US on judicial reform:

'Israel needs independent institutions'

State Dept. official responds to Levin's plans "Israel’s independent institutions are crucial to upholding the country’s thriving democracy"

Former Supreme Court Pres.:

'Levin is suffocating Israeli democracy'

Retired judge Aharon Barak blasts Levin's judicial reform: There is no greater evil than this as a constitutional revolution.

Prime Minister's son:

'The justice system has the power to destroy lives'

Yair Netanyahu took to Facebook to praise Yariv Levin's justice reforms, claiming the courts have unbridled power.

Tzfat Chief Rabbi condemns 'wholesale release of rioters'

"You will be to blame when people are killed," Rabbi Eliyahu says.

Sa'ar presents plan to reform the judiciary

New Hope chairman chides Netanyahu for failing to pursue judicial reform for years, calls for splitting powers of attorney general.

An open letter: Israeli-Americans for Trump

Trump is an unabashedly pro-Israel president whose opposition to 'cancel culture' and an activist court.will spill over to Israel. Op-ed.

Ayelet Shaked: Judicial activism has been stopped

Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked warns against Supreme Court intervention and Prime Minister's disqualification under indictment.

Justice officials warn court reform will 'end Israeli democracy'

Senior justice officials blast Likud plans to curtail judiciary, warning Israel 'is on the verge of losing its democracy'.

'A thousand innocent people are imprisoned every year'

Attorney Haim Shtanger calls for a host of reforms in the judicial system. 'Awkward, cumbersome legal system must be dealt with.'

'Supreme Court justices are the real legislators'

MK Nissan Slomiansky blasts Supreme Court, accuses justices of undermining the Knesset with judicial activism.

'Supreme Court is striking down laws left and right'

Jewish Home chief slams 'judicial revolution' and activist Supreme Court, claims court has gotten used to running roughshod over Knesset.

Shaked seeks end to 'judicial intifada' against Jewish farmers

Reform closes loophole which enabled Arab workers to bombard Jewish farmers with baseless lawsuits, avoid consequences.

Elkin: Don't Expect Major Judicial Reform This Knesset

Without necessary majority, thanks to Kulanu's opposition, major judicial reforms unlikely to pass through Knesset readings.

MKs Reveal Plan to ‘Restore Balance’ with Supreme Court

MKs plan to ‘restore balance of power’ by limiting the Supreme Court.

Legal Forum’s Leap Forward on Judicial Transparency

The Land of Israel Legal Forum will help the public access information about judges, including their ties within the legal system.

Supreme Court Rejects State Request for Ulpana Extension

The state's request for 90 days in which to find a way to legalize several homes in Beit El's Ulpana neighborhood has been rejected.

Tax Authority Probes Justice Minister

Justice Minister Yaakov Neeman is expected to be summoned for a hearing to clarify his fianances for tax authorities.

Supreme Court Judge: The Criticism is Out of Touch

Justice Elyakim Rubinstein: If the Supreme Court didn't exist, it would have to be invented. Some of the criticism is out of touch.

Lawmakers Slam Chief Justice's Diatribe Against Reform

Nationalist lawmakers came out swinging Friday after Supreme Court president Dorit Beinisch accused them of inciting against her court.

Knesset Speaker Condemns Chief Justice's Remarks

Knesset Speaker Rivlin condemned Chief Justice Benisch's claim that lawmakers are inciting against the court.

Weinstein: Supreme Court a 'Court of Glory'

PM Netanyahu reiterated his staunch opposition to judicial reform, compares himself to Menachem Begin.

Ketzaleh: Rivlin Has No Right to Criticize

MK Yaakov Katz answered criticism from Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin saying he did not check the facts.

Danon: PM Will Support Judicial Reform, Eventually

The bid to reform Israel's judicial system won't be stopped by one vote - and Netanyahu will come around, initiator MK Danon says.

Legal Standing Law Rejected in Committee

A cabinet committee rejected a law that would institute the premise of legal standing in Israel's courts after PM expresses opposition.

Netanyahu Vows Judicial Reform, Maintains Status Quo

Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to defend and reform Israel's courts - while maintaining his opposition to recent judicial reform bills.

Netanyahu Opposes Judicial Reform

Prime Minister Netanyahu has come out against a slate of judicial reform bills to Israel's courts. Contents are the norm in Western courts .

Ben Ari: Minister Meridor a Leftist Infiltrator

MK Ben Ari says Minister Dan Meridor belongs in the far left Meretz Party rather than the Likud and casts "stolen votes."

Likud Minister Opposes Judicial Reform Bills

Intelligence Minister Dan Meridor says he will resign if a slate of recently proposed judicial reform bills pass in the Knesset.