judicial reform

Coalition sources:

Netanyahu will have a hard time killing the reform

Sources in the coalition estimate that 'million-person' protest will force Netanyahu to advance the judicial reform.

Minister Miki Zohar:

'Without agreements, we'll advance judicial reform unilaterally'

Culture and Sports Minister says the public wants the judicial reform and voted in favor of it in the elections.

The majority has re-affirmed: Israel is a Jewish state

At Thursday night's 600,000 strong generation, I met the Israel I made aliyah to once again. Op-ed.

Finance Minister: 'Protesters came to support reform and us'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich tells Israel National News how the Million March encouraged the coalition.

Op-Ed:

The judicial reform must come to pass

After Begin’s victory and the introduction of a right-wing government, little changed, not power structures nor socialist style laws.Op-ed.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu to INN:

'Mass demonstration ended fears judicial reform may be scuttled'

After massive pro-reform rally draws hundreds of thousands, senior Religious Zionist rabbi says judicial overhaul cannot be blocked.

MK Michal Woldiger to INN:

'The people want us to strengthen democracy'

Deputy Finance Minister at "million-man demonstration": I'm in favor of agreements, but if there aren't any, there should be a reform.

Million-man demonstration

'The Jewish People deserves freedom!'

Israel Ganz: When judges and lawmakers bind the hands of the public’s elected representatives, that is not justice.

MK Rothman to INN:

'The people demand judicial reform and that is what they'll get'

MK Rothman accuses some members of the opposition and organizers of the anti-reform protests of torpedoing talks on a compromise.

Smotrich at demonstration:

'They have the media and tycoons, we have the people's majority'

Finance Minister at 'Million March' says that the people demand judicial reform.

Organizers Estimate

600,000 at pro-government demonstration in Jerusalem

1,000 buses bring citizens to the Knesset area in support of the judicial reforms. As people poured in, estimates rose to much higher.

Likud MK:

'If there is no reform - our votes are not worth anything'

MK Avichay Buaron: 'An entire camp cannot live with the knowledge that they are worth less, we are sick of being second-class citizens.'

Haredi minister: 'Add the haredim to the protesters' numbers'

Min. Meir Porush emphasizes haredi public's support for judicial reform, says he does not agree with Yated Ne'eman editorial.

Former Amb. Friedman: America needs Israel

Trump's ambassador to Israel credits the former administration for 'letting Israel do what it thinks is best', says America needs Israel.

Haredi journalist: Newspaper doesn't get to decide who is haredi

'Yated Ne'eman doesn't decide who is haredi, the Torah sages haven't intervened, that's not a coincidence,' journalist Arye Erlich says.

Haredi paper slams planned million-person protest

'Anyone who joins the protest is not one of ours,' Yated Ne'eman editorial claims.

Report:

Agreement reached on one issue in talks on judicial reform

National Unity Party denies an agreement had been reached in the talks at the President's Residence.

Sovereignty Movement:

Judicial reform supporters must attend million people rally

English speakers called on to fight left's ongoing campaign against judicial reform in their communities.

This haredi MK surprised the protesters gathered near his home

Opponents of the judicial reform hang Israeli flags with words, 'free in our land,' outside homes of haredi MKs.

Israel at 75 – the future is bright

In every photo of Jews in Yitzhar, Efrat or the Golan, they are always smiling, while those yelling “democracy"are always angry. Op-ed.

In favor of judicial reform:

Smotrich to participate in 'million-man demonstration'

The Religious Zionist faction will all participate in the rally on Thursday in Jerusalem.

Judicial Reform Protests

Netanyahu cancels appearance at US Jewish event in Tel Aviv

Anti-judicial reform protesters hail Netanyahu's cancellation as a victory.

JFNA President and CEO to INN:

'On domestic policy no one has told us to mind our own business'

Eric Fingerhut spoke with  Israel National News about Israel's domestic issues and their pertinence to Jews worldwide.

INN Exclusive interview:

President Herzog: 'Enemies who celebrate division are mistaken'

Israel National News spoke with President Isaac Herzog about the judicial reform plan, Israel Independence Day, and the nation's enemies.

Netanyahu to CBS:

Judicial reform plan in its original form isn't going to happen

Netanyahu downplays reports of rift with Biden administration, says majority of Israelis back compromise on judicial reform.

Thousands demonstrate:

'The people demand judicial reform'

The demonstrations come ahead of a “million-man demonstration” which is expected to take place this Thursday in Jerusalem.

National Security Advisor:

'There's no disconnect between Israel and the US'

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi: When Biden realizes he won't be criticized for inviting Netanyahu, he will do it.

Netanyahu didn't eulogize a famous Israeli poet. This may be why

Culture Min. Zohar promises judicial reform will pass, suggests reason why Netanyahu didn't eulogize passing of poet Yehonatan Geffen.

Pres. Herzog:

'Dialogue on judicial reform can lead to positive outcome'

Pres. Herzog to Israel National News: 'Dialogue on judicial reform is being done properly, we can reach a positive outcome.'

MK Gideon Sa'ar:

'Keep the disagreements out of the cemeteries'

MK Sa'ar: We don't want to create a situation where cemeteries become a place of political confrontation.

Watch:

Former Chief Justice sheds tear during protest outside his home

Former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak sheds a tear during singing of Israel's national anthem at protest outside his home.

Judicial reform:

Talks hit obstacle over number of justices needed to nix law

Coalition urging only majority of 12 out of 15 justices may invalidate Knesset laws, while opposition insists on smaller majority.

Report:

Zionist Congress to vote on resolution against judicial reform

The resolution, which is opposed by the WZO chair, states that the plan would 'weaken the democratic character of the state of Israel.'

Hundreds protest outside home of former Supreme Court President

Im Tirtzu organizes march which ends with demonstration outside home of Justice Aharon Barak.

Rally of Millions

Hundreds organize for transportation to pro-reform rally

New website organizes transportation to the demonstration. "Hundreds of thousands will say - they will not steal our elections."

Gantz responds to Michaeli:

'There are no talks behind the scenes, that's a lie'

MK Hili Tropper: We see the latest polls but are not basking in them. We understand there is a demand among the people for our path.

Labor party withdraws from judicial reform negotiations

To date, only the Yesh Atid and National Unity parties have actually conducted any negotiations with the coalition.

Report:

Major judicial reform compromise revealed

Compromise would limit both the courts' and the politicians' influence on the Judicial Selection Committee.

Lapid at protest in Netanya:

'We're done being suckers'

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chairman participates in anti-government protest in Netanya.

Likud MK at Netanya protest:

'The left betrayed the State of Israel'

MK Tally Gotliv calls for firing of Attorney General, accuses Ehud Barak of "sedition" and says that he should be in prison.

'They won't steal our vote'

Tens of thousands at pro-judicial reform demonstrations

Demonstrations were held at several locations countrywide to call for the government to pass judicial reform legislation.

Anti-judicial reform protest:

Demonstrators block highway, burn draft notices in Tel Aviv

During the demonstration, former IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz accused the right of conspiring to turn Israel into a theocracy.

Poll:

Most Israelis don't agree previous gov't is to blame for terror

A majority of Israelis, including Likud voters, believe the economic issue, and not the judicial reform, should be top priority right now.

As expected:

Moody's downgrades Israel's credit rating outlook to stable

Credit rating agency cites "deterioration of Israel's governance" due to judicial reform as the reason for the decision.

Clashes at police station:

Dozens of protesters enter police station to protest an arrest

Violent confrontation breaks out at Glilot police station as anti-judicial reform protesters demonstrate following arrest of a friend.

Nasrallah:

'Israel attacked banana farms, this is ridiculous'

The director of Hezbollah claims that the recent Israeli attack in Lebanon struck a banana farm. An Israeli source denies the claim.

Assessment:

Moody's will moderate the downgrade of Israel's credit rating

Senior economic officials believe Moody's will lower Israel's credit rating outlook from positive to stable.

American Jewish Org. to Lapid:

Remarks to Jewish leaders delegitimize Israel

Am Echad sent the opposition leader a letter criticizing remarks he made in a meeting with Jewish leaders in New York.

Judicial reform:

Nothing will advance until June, says coalition

Neither opposition nor coalition expects breakthrough. Meanwhile, passing state budget is priority.

Why boycotts of Israel are never kosher

A call to reconsider investing in Israel because of judicial reform, although not exactly BDS, validates anti-Zionist lies. Op-eds.

Pres. Herzog optimistic on judicial reform negotiations

Israeli President tells NYT he has 'historic burden' in negotiations on judicial reform issue, says there is good will on both sides.

NY Rep. Ritchie Torres says he opposes Israeli judicial overhaul

Pro-Israel Bronx Democrat in the House comes out against judicial reform plan.

Lapid to US Jews:

'Don't give up on the State of Israel'

Opposition leader meets North American Jewish leaders in New York, stresses importance of US Jewry's partnership with Israel.

Breitbart News blasts Lapid's meeting with US judicial reformer

Breitbart News criticizes opposition leader's meeting with Rep. Nadler, who proposed reforms similar to the ones Lapid opposes in Israel.

Judicial reform protests:

Police summon organizer following inflammatory tweet

'We will persecute him for the rest of his life,' wrote Roee Neuman of mounted police officer who struck protester.

Complete the Judicial Reform, PM Netanyahu

The lawlessness of the left-wing rioters and the cowardice of the IDF and police are pushing Israel into crisis.Op-ed.

Israel’s democracy dies in the fight for it

Killing freedom for the love of it. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Crisis of judicial proportions, Pt III: Anatomy of the protests

The protest organizers are doing irreparable harm to the state, its institutions and its economy. Op-ed.

NYT, Washington Post: Mossad encouraged anti-govt protests

Leaked CIA intelligence document claims senior Mossad officials encouraged employees, civilians to protest judicial reforms.

It’s the deep state, stupid

One may well wonder why the crucial judicial reform legislation has so far not been enacted Op-ed.