judicial reform

Deri:

'We are making every effort to reach agreements'

Shas chairman: We are determined to approve Reasonableness Standard Bill, with consent or unfortunately without consent.

Anti-government protests:

Demonstrators arrested after trying to block roads

Protesters continue to demonstrate, try to block roads in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Eight protesters arrested in clashes with police.

Coalition warns:

If Defense Minister doesn't support legislation - he'll be fired

Sources in Israel's coalition threaten: Anyone who doesn't support changes to reasonableness standard will be fired - including Defense Min.

Unhinged

One of the worst examples of the current turmoil is the rhetoric of two former failed Prime Ministers, one of whom served time in jail, Op-e

10,000 reservists declare they will not report for duty

Approximately 10,000 reservists have declared they will not report for duty if the reasonability standard is changed.

Coalition sources:

'Lacking agreement, legislation will pass as planned'

Coalition sources say they have no intention of caving to left-wing protests against the legislation.

Gallant working to reach agreement on reasonability standard

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is working to reach a consensus on the reasonability standard, fearing mass refusal to serve in the IDF.

Report:

Credit rating agencies seek clarifications from Israel

International credit rating companies reportedly told Israelis they were assured there would be efforts to compromise on judicial reform.

Gallant:

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Defense Minister confirms he is seeking compromises on Reasonableness Standard Bill following pilots' protest.

Blinken on judicial reform:

'Major changes are best done by trying to build consensus'

Secretary of State at Aspen Security Forum: As such close friends with Israel, we share the concerns we have about the judicial reform.

Chief of Staff: 'Public discourse is dangerous to IDF'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi commented that the current public discourse on the judicial reform could significantly weaken the IDF.

'Discussions of unity':

Government MK sets up office at site of anti-government protests

MK Tzvi Succot spent the night speaking with opponents of the government's judicial reform plan.

Hundreds of IAF reserve pilots to refuse service

Several hundred IAF pilots intend not to report for reserve duty due to the judicial reform.

Survey shows split opinion on use of force against protesters

A new survey shows the nation split on whether police are using enough force to control the protests in Tel Aviv.

Likud MK:

'We need to lead a process that reunites the people of Israel'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky speaks to INN about the need to continue the legislation of the judicial reform.

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Anti-reform protesters demonstrate in front of Herzog

Activists against judicial reform demonstrate as President Herzog attends event of the Jewish communities in New York.

MK Matan Kahana:

'If there is a real emergency, the pilots will help'

MK Matan Kahana calls on left-wing protesters to "leave the army out of the political controversy".

'Night of Resistance':

Bonfires on Ayalon Highway, confrontations with police

Demonstrators block Coastal Highway at Beit Yanai Junction in both directions. Raanana and Nahalal Junctions blocked as well.

Former Mossad chief attacks:

'I hope Netanyahu answers in court'

Former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo accuses Netanyahu of a coup, calls for him to be prosecuted for this.

John Kirby:

'Thomas Friedman accurately conveyed where Biden's head is'

US National Security Council spokesman gives interview to Israeli TV on state of US-Israel relations following meeting with Pres. Herzog.

Netanyahu:

'Refusing to serve endangers Israeli security and democracy'

PM Netanyahu addressed the nation about the bill to reduce the reasonableness standard.

Regulating ministerial legal advisors: the end of democracy?

The absolute powers of government legal advisors are not enshrined in law, but were introduced by former Chief Justice Aharon Barak.Op-ed.

Amid calls not to report:

IDF reserve division suffers from too much manpower

IDF's 36th Division commanders were taken aback during a recent exercise when far more reservists reported than were needed.

Complaint filed against individual who threatened to kill PM

'We must stop this incitement to murder,' PM Netanyahu says.

IDF condemns video showing pilots refusing to help soldiers

Minister Miki Zohar deletes video showing air force pilots demanding to know political opinions of soldier begging for aid during battle.

Haredi party official:

'Shas chief is influencing United Torah Judaism'

Senior source in haredi UTJ party claims Shas chief Aryeh Deri is working to convince UTJ's Moshe Gafni to drop support for judicial reform.

Ben-Gurion University refuses to allow pro-reform protest

The University allowed students to miss class for an anti-reform protest, but would not make the same accommodation for a pro-reform rally.

MK Rothman: 'No justification for Judicial Selection Committee'

'How is the reasonableness standard connected to the Israel-US relationship?' MK Rothman asks.

Knesset Constitution Committee:

Parliamentary advisers suspended after interrupting vote

Advisers of Labor MKs disrupt vote on reasonableness legislation, will be suspended until the end of the summer session.

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'Come back to negotiations on the reform'

Gantz call on PM to restart discussions on a compromise regarding the reasonableness doctrine.

Knesset Constitution C'tee approves Reasonableness Standard Bill

Knesset Constitution Committee approves bill limiting use of reasonableness ahead of its second and third readings in the Knesset.

'Fully prepared'

IDF chief: Hundreds of refusals to serve but army ready for war

The IDF stated that the threats of refusal to serve harm the cohesion of the forces but claim that the situation is under control.

'No one is irreplaceable'

Likud's Tali Gottlieb: Those refusing to serve don't impress me

Gottlieb says she isn't impressed by fighter pilots threatening to leave the army and adds that every combat soldier can be a pilot anyway.

Reservists refusing to serve:

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Gallant and Halevi met with Netanyahu to discuss the IDF's competence against the background of tensions in the North.

TA Rabbinical Court siege:

'The head of the court was snuck out the back door'

The Chief Rabbi's bureau chief describes the feelings as hundreds of protesters surrounded the court, trapping judges and litigants.

Senior source refutes claim Biden told Netanyahu to stop reform

The source denied the claim by Thomas Friedman that President Biden told PM Netanyahu to stop the legislation.

Anti-government protest: Healthcare system holds partial strike

Healthcare system to strike for two hours in protest of judicial reform. Likud MK: 'They took thousands of doctors captive.'

Thomas Friedman:

Biden's message to Netanyahu: 'Please stop now'

The NYT analyst claims the US president invited him for a meeting to ensure his position is 'crystal clear to all Israelis.'

Into the fray:

D-Y-S-T-O-P-I-A!!

The opponents of the proposed judicial reform are not defending liberal democracy, but promoting Orwellian dystopia. Op-ed.

Anti-reform protests:

Clashes in Tel Aviv, Ben Gvir arrives at Ayalon Highway

Police say anti-government protesters endangering people's lives by blocking train doors and platforms. 45 arrested.

IAF commander: 'Call for reservists to continue service'

In an unusual message to IAF commanding officers, IAF commander Tomer Bar addressed the judicial reform and calls to refuse to serve.

Health funds won't pay staff who strike tomorrow

Maccabi, Meuhedet health funds say doctors, nurses who participate in strike against judicial reforms tomorrow will lose salary.

Likud MK: 'Reform has been reduced to two lines only'

MK Danny Danon explains how much of the judicial reform has been compromised by the coalition already.

Protester arrested for breaking flag over officer's head

A protester against the judicial reform smashed a flagpole over a police officer's head and was arrested.

Police accused of 'selective enforcement on steroids'

Police break up right-wing demonstration at kibbutz entrance while allowing left-wing demonstrators to block major road.

Elite IDF unit calls to leave IDF out of politics

A petition from the Maglan airborne reconnaissance unit calls for silence and solidarity in the face of the judicial reform controversy.

"We have no right to take the healthcare system hostage"

Dr. Yuval Maroz explains the fundamental mistake behind the threats of a doctors' strike over the judicial reform.

Healthcare system to hold warning strike on Wednesday

Israel Medical Association says strike will be held as per emergency protocol, for a few hours and for non-urgent services.

Watch: Protesters blockade rabbinical court building in Tel Aviv

Legal reform protesters burst into the offices of the Rabbinical Court in Tel Aviv. The chief rabbi reacted angrily.

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Right-wing protesters demonstrate near Attorney General's home

Right-wing protesters demonstrated near the home of A-G Gali Baharav-Miara. Police arrived immediately, threatening to remove them by force.

Protest outside Gallant's home:

'Don't give in to the refusers!'

About 50 people demonstrate outside home of Defense Minister, call on him to dismiss reservists who threatened not to report for duty.

Top White House official:

'Biden-Netanyahu meeting - probably before the end of the year'

US National Security Council spokesman: Biden's invitation does not mean the administration isn't concerned about judicial reform.

White House:

'Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about settlement growth'

White House issues statement on Biden-Netanyahu conversation, says the President stressed the need for consensus on judicial reform.

Anti-reform protesters plan to disrupt apps and websites

Hi-Tech Protest organization to disrupt websites and applications during Tuesday's “day of disruption”.

Justice Sohlberg:

'Court should limit reasonableness standard, not legislation'

Supreme Court Justice clarifies remarks criticizng the controversial reasonableness standard.

Report:

Biden to call Netanyahu today

Leaders to discuss Israel's judicial reform legislation ahead of Biden's meeting with President Herzog.

Judicial reform:

Police dismiss anti-reform volunteers who threatened to quit

170 volunteers signed a petition threatening to stop volunteering if the government passes judicial reform.

Benny Gantz:

'Your heart is closed off to the people, it's not too late'

The National Unity party chairman called on the Prime Minister to stop the judicial reform legislation and return to the negotiation table.

Unprecedented:

27,677 reservations submitted to block reasonableness standard

Opposition submits tens of thousands of reservations, including, 'Winning the Distance Spitting tournament.'

An unreasonable law

The writer wants consensus before limiting the reasonableness standard. However, Lapid and Gantz torpedoed an effort to do just that.Op-ed.