judicial reform

'Banana republic'

Protestors wave bananas outside Supreme Court president's home

Demonstrators gather outside Justice Esther Hayut's house to protest Court's interference in Basic Laws. 'We won't be a banana republic.'

Navy suspeds reserve officer who refused to report for duty

The reserve rear admiral who did not report for duty in protest of the government's judicial reform plan.

Middle East expert:

'Those who love Israel don't speak of relocating'

'Relocation means I have no emotional attachment to the land here,' Dr. Mordechai Kedar tells podcaster. 'If the IDF calls me, I will go.'

Amid concerns over refusals:

Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff to visit Israel

Gen. Mark Milley will meet Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and other senior Israeli security officials.

Miri Regev:

'Ehud Barak is off the rails, he should be in prison'

The Transportation Minister spoke about the leaders of the anti-government protests: 'There are small groups here that got used to ruling.'

Justice Minister to use private council for reasonableness case

Yariv Levin will not be represented by the Attorney General to defend the reasonableness standard law.

Report: Judicial reform to be frozen, Draft Law passed

PM Netanyahu and his coalition recalculate course following pressure from haredi parties and concerns about IDF preparedness.

Yariv Levin to Benny Gantz:

'Come to talk, there is no room for preconditions'

Justice Minister responds to Gantz, who rejected his call for a one-on-one meeting to discuss the judicial reform.

Report:

Haredi parties to vote against unilateral judicial reforms

Shas, UTJ, reportedly seek to have judicial reforms frozen to allow for passage of Draft Law.

Former Deputy Chief of Staff: 'We must pressure the government'

Yair Golan says that the main struggle for the IDF is to prevent Israel becoming a dictatorship.

Not a coup; a democratic debate

We all agree on the need for judicial review of the legislative and executive branches, but what is the counterbalance to the court? Op-ed.

Netanyahu:

'Warnings about IDF are meant to overthrow the government'

The Prime Minister was reported to have said that warnings about the IDF's operational competence are not truly connected to the reform.

Report:

Netanyahu considered announcing legislation only by consent

Levin reportedly opposed such an announcement on the grounds that talk of consensus only alienates the opposition.

Police:

'No wave of volunteers quitting in protest'

Israel police respond to reports large numbers of volunteers are quitting in protest against the judicial reforms.

Netanyahu:

'We don't just have a strong economy, we have a strong army'

PM reacts to Fitch's affirmation of Israel's A+ credit rating. 'Our enemies shouldn't make a mistake - we remain strong.'

Fitch affirms Israel at 'A+'; outlook stable

'Israel's economy strong, stable, & resilient, whoever invests in Israel profits,' PM Netanyahu, Finance Min. Smotrich, stress in statement.

Danny Danon: Our enemies are preparing for the next conflict

'We are at the height of a crisis, we can't ignore that, and there's harm to every system,' Likud's MK Danny Danon says.

Haredi party demands one of two options for solving draft crisis

United Torah Judaism demands PM Netanyahu legislate either Override Clause or Basic Law: Torah Study, alongside new Draft Law.

Senior defense officials:

'Disagreements and politics must be left out of the IDF '

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with senior figures in Israel's security services to discuss the IDF's operational readiness.

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

What is the 'real' reason for opposition to the judicial reform?

Dr. Katz, a leading pro-Israel activist and co-founder of 'StandWithUs' relates to the judicial debate in Israel

Gallant to new recruits: Protests will not affect enlistment

In a conversation with new recruits, the Minister of Defense said: 'I'm working on these issues every day with the Chief of Staff.'

In defiance of Netanyahu:

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Leading security figures to issue coordinated statements in protest against PM's refusal to allow them to brief Cabinet of refusals to serve

Protester's hand broken after he approaches Netanyahu's convoy

A protester approached the Prime Minister's motorcade at the Likud center in Tel Aviv and was pushed by a security guard.

The alibi of tyrants

'The welfare of the people has always been the alibi of tyrants, and...provides the servants of tyranny a good conscience'- Camus. Op-ed.

Netanyahu tells ministers:

'Focus on legislation to help Israelis, not judicial reform'

PM tells Cabibet to bring plans to provide economic, social benefits to the public, shelve judicial reform legislation for rest of the year.

Lapid at leftist protest:

'A government that will not obey the court is illegal'

Protests against judicial reform continued across Israel for the 32nd week in a row.

Poll:

Likud voters believe government should focus on cost of living

Only 10% of Likud voters believe the judicial reform is the most important issue at stake.

Israel Air Force commander:

'The Air Force will not be the same'

Air Force Commander Tomer Bar: The damage to competence is limited but is deepening.

Anti-reform protesters attack parliamentary advisor

A parliamentary advisor to a Religious Zionism MK claims anti-reform protesters ran her over with a bicycle and spat at her.

Israel’s Supreme Court is like a bull in a china shop

Judicial overreach has undermined the live-and-let-live agreements that underpin Israeli society. Op-ed.

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Opponents of judicial reform clash with Religious Zionist MK

Opponents of judicial reform confront MK Tzvi Sukkot in Tel Aviv and shout insults at him.

Lapid:

'There will be no emergency government with Netanyahu'

Opposition leader on protests within the army against the judicial reform: It's hard not to understand them.

Hotel owner threatens to sue anti-reform spammers

The hotel where the Netanyahu couple are vacationing has threatened legal action against protesters giving it low reviews.

Kaplan Street, Tel Aviv:

Hundreds study Torah at epicenter of anti-government protests

The organizers say the 'Havruta on Kaplan' initiative brought people together to discuss their differences and to listen to each other.

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Normalization with Saudi Arabia just a matter of time'

According to Cohen, American, Saudi, and Israeli interests have become one.' He agrees with the assumption a deal would come in 9-12 months.

Likud party demands PM advance original reform legislation

Elements of the Likud party are calling for Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance the original judicial reform legislation.

Likud MK charges:

'Gantz and Lapid are afraid of the anarchists'

MK Avichay Buaron attacks the leaders of the opposition, says they are acting irresponsibly on judicial reform.

Protests in front of INN conference at Waldorf Astoria hotel

Demonstrators against the judicial reform gathered in front of the hotel ahead of a conference with several coalition politicians.

Did you sit back when they tried to destroy the State?

Where are our pilots, hi-tech workers, doctors and academics? Why don't they call out the politicization of our institutions? Op-ed.

Opposition sources:

Coalition will tell Supreme Court there are ongoing negotiations

Opposition sources claim coalition is preparing a trick to avoid Supreme Court ruling on calling Judicial Selection Committee together.

Law and Disorder

Trump's indictment and Israel's anarchist protests have much in common, including encouragement from public figures. Op-ed.

Senior doctor against strikes:

'We can't harm patients for political purposes'

Dr. Yuval Maroz opposes doctors' threats to strike against legal reform: "We have moved from a democratic discourse."

Senior government official:

'The dismissal of the Attorney General is not on the agenda'

Government official says government ready for a significant compromise on the changes in the Judicial Selection Committee.

Former Supreme Court candidate:

'Netanyahu is an Iranian spy'

Attorney Ofer Bartel causes outrage with stunning claim on Israeli television.

Protester doctors vow not to work if govt. doesn't obey court

'White Coats' leaders say their doctors will not come to hospitals to work if Supreme Court's rulings on Basic Laws are ignored.

Ayelet Shaked: 'Supreme Court must not interfere in the law'

Former Justice Min. believes current coalition will last another three years, says she has no intention of returning to politics right now.

Netanyahu:

'Next part of judicial reform - Judicial Selection Committee'

PM Netanyahu tells Bloomberg in interview he will not pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government.

Protester threatens MK:

'We'll put you in front of a firing squad'

Shin Bet is also warning of a worrying rise in the number of threats and incitement against judicial system officials.

Israeli Minister to Fox News:

'World leaders should respect democratic countries' decisions'

Minister of Strategic Affairs Dermer says he believes judicial reform is an internal matter and that foreign leaders should respect that.

Supreme Court freezes application of Incapacitation Law

Court orders that amendment to Basic Law not go into effect until next government in unprecedented ruling.

IDF cadets forced to listen to anti-government lecture

IDF soldiers demanded that a lecture on civics be halted when the speaker denounced the judicial reform.

Petition leader

'Supreme Court will prevent Incapacitation Law implementation'

Movement for the Quality of Government Eliad Shraga tells INN he feels "very good" following Supreme Court hearing on Incapacitation Law.

Minister Dichter admits:

'I was offered Defense Ministry after Gallant was fired'

Agriculture Minister admits Netanyahu offered him Defense Ministry after Gallant was dismissed for calling to freeze judicial reform.

PM's attorney:

'Netanyahu will respect court ruling even on Basic Law'

Supreme Court holds hearing on petition

Jewish group tells US lawmakers not to meddle in Israeli policy

Agudath Israel of America says judicial reform in Israel is a matter for Israelis to determine through 'their vibrant democratic process.'

Police officers threaten to sue protestors for defamation

Dozens of anti-government protestors receive letter demanding they remove posts with pictures of policemen, monetary compensation.

Minister files Supreme Court petition against Attorney General

Negev and Galilee Min. Waserlauf petitions Supreme Court to end selective enforcement by Attorney General Baharav-Miara.

The brittle backbone of Israel’s anti-reform movement

Anti-reformers, blocking out reality, insist Netanyahu give the mobster head of a crime family the right to lecture him on democracy.Op-ed.

Religious reporter attacked at anti-gov't protest

Channel 13 News reporter Meir Marciano attacked while covering demonstration in Tel Aviv: They assumed I was from Channel 14.

MK Danny Danon:

'We will respect every decision of the court'

Likud MK: Invalidation of reasonableness law will lead into a significant constitutional crisis.