judicial reform

Terror victims' father:

'We are saddened about the current political tension in Israel'

Leo Dee, whose daughters were murdered in a shooting attack in the Jordan Valley, voiced his opinion on the inner strife in the country.

Why isn’t this question being asked?

What is it about human beings that they long for a king? Former Chief Justice Aharon Barak obviously wanted to be one.

State Department:

NASA scientist’s Israel trip not blocked over judicial reform

State Department denies canceling physicist's appearance at Israel Physical Society’s annual conference in Israel.

Op-Ed:

The US administration seeks regime change in Israel

Biden jumped into Israel's domestic political controversy by supporting the small, well-funded minority of progressive-left parties.Op-ed.

Likud MK to INN:

'There will be agreements, both sides have to give up something'

MK Kathrin Shitrit, who represents Likud in talks on judicial reform, discusses her optimism that a compromise will be reached.

Ehud Barak says Israel has nuclear weapons

Former PM writes that western leaders are afraid that Israel's judicial reforms will establish a 'messianic dictatorship.'

Op-Ed:

An interview with Nathan Lewin on judicial reform for Israel

Navigating between the US and Israeli systems, a noted judicial authority charts a clear legal path forward for the Jewish state. Op-ed.

Deri criticizes the opposition: They have no red lines

Shas chairman blasts the opposition amid the protests against the judicial reform: We could not have imagined what is being done here.

Talks on judicial reform to continue during Passover

Legal experts on behalf of the teams will meet during Chol Hamoed. A marathon of discussions is scheduled for after the holiday.

Jacob Kornbluh:

Rift between US and Netanyahu is distracting from Iran

Forward senior commentator: "There’s clearly frustration among White House officials about the events that led to this current situation"

Demonstrators at Herzog's home: 'We will continue the reform'

Supporters of the legal reform protesting outside Herzog's home in Jerusalem, urging him to refrain from interfering in further legislation.

Chief Rabbi: Govt. moved too fast on judicial reforms

Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef says he is greatly pained by the rift in Israeli society over the judicial reforms.

Send our best minds to academia

We need more conservative, nationalist academics and think tanks in Israel to create balance and prevent the trampling of our views. Op-ed.

Op-Ed:

A crisis of judicial proportions explained, Part II: Precursors

While the Israeli left has had to concede the government to the right, it is unwilling to give up control of state institutions.Op-ed.

Kohelet Deputy Dir.:

'The legal reform will make Israel more democratic'

Ran Bar Yoshafat, Deputy Director of Kohelet Policy Forum, to INN: I think a creative solution can be found regarding the legal reform.

Minister Regev:

'We'll continue with the legislation after Independence Day'

Transportation Minister claims the leftists protesting against the judicial reform are receiving preferential treatment from the police.

Israel drops actress as envoy over criticism of judicial reform

Actress Noa Tishby stripped of title as Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism and delegitimization of Israel.

Op-Ed

Is Pres. Biden familiar with Israel's proposed judicial reform?

Presdent Biden seems to be using the reform to intensify pressure on Israel, irrespective of its content. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: There is a basis for real dialogue and an agreement

PM says during weekly Cabinet meeting a compromise for broad agreement on judicial reform is possible.

Fmr. Israeli Consul General:

'Israel is an American protectorate'

Asaf Zamir, who resigned as Consul General to New York, said he is worried about losing US support, calling Israel a US protectorate.

Judicial reform:

Soldiers who refused reserve duty in protest to be tried

Reservists who did not report for an exercise in protest of the judicial reforms will be tried by the battalion's communications officer.

Despite legislation freeze:

Countrywide demonstrations against judicial reform continue

Demonstrations against the legislation were held in 150 locations. Protest organizers feel government not interested in reaching consensus.

A crisis of judicial proportions explained: Court Reform, Part I

The reforms are to correct a decades-old imbalance between the powers of Israel’s aggressive, activist high court and the government. Op-ed.

Report:

Gallant to remain in his position as Defense Minister

Netanyahu and Gallant reportedly ironing out disagreements over the nature of Gallant's apology for speech against judicial reform.

'No Compromise'

Anti-judicial reform protesters rally outside of Gantz's home

IDF reservists join anti-judicial reform protest outside of Gantz's home, condemning negotiations aimed at reaching compromise.

US official:

'Israel's Middle East allies concerned over domestic tensions'

Under Secretary of State Barbara Leaf says she's heard concerns from "about the insecurity and instability in the West Bank."

Likud Minister to INN:

'We caved, but we couldn't let the country fall apart'

Information Minister Galit Distel Atbaryan: The fight has moved from the Knesset to the street.

Questions without answers

Do Israel’s protesters understand the damage they have done to the state? Op-ed.

Minister Shlomo Karhi to INN:

'We'll give negotiations a chance, the reform will be promoted'

Minister Shlomo Karhi speaks to INN at right-wing demonstration in Tel Aviv.

US House Speaker McCarthy: I support Netanyahu

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy joins growing chorus of Republicans to criticize Biden over his response to Israel's judicial reforms.

Pro-Govt. march in Tel Aviv: 'Yes to reform, no to surrender'

Im Tirtzu says right-wing 'March for Freedom' will not block highways like recent left-wing demonstrations. Over 30,000 estimated at march.

Haredi couple brutally beaten by protesters in Tel Aviv

A haredi couple was driving through Tel Aviv on Sunday when protesters surrounded their car and severely beat the husband.

FM Cohen to US officials:

'Judicial reform will only pass through widespread agreement'

After refraining from discussing the issue, FM Eli Cohen spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham and is scheduled to meet with Secretary Blinken

Anti-judicial reform protesters chain themselves to Knesset gate

The demonstrators called on legislators to stop the dialogue with the president and to assemble a civil assembly to create a constitution.

Lapid blasts Netanyahu:

'The biggest con man in Israel's history'

Opposition leader criticizes PM's conduct in crisis with US: For two months now, Israel has not been the closest ally of the United States.

Edelstein on Gallant dismissal:

'It's the wrong move at this time'

Edelstein comments on talks to reach compromise on judicial reform: I think there's a way.

Senior Biden Admin Official:

'Netanyahu made a gross miscalculation on judicial overhaul'

Senior administration official warns that Netanyahu and Ron Dermer made 'gross miscalculation' of US reaction to judicial reform.

Judicial reform talks continue, but Israelis pessimistic

Just 41% of Israelis believe the talks are likely to yield a compromise on judicial overhaul, as president hosts second day of consultations

Biden on Israel:

'I'm concerned, Netanyahu won't be invited in the near term'

US President comments on the recent goings on in Israel, says he will not be inviting Netanyahu to the White House in the near future.

Yesh Atid calls for creation of Israeli constitution

Party of opposition leader Yair Lapid says it called for significant reform during negotiations at President's Residence.

Judicial reform negotiations begin at President's Residence

Negotiating teams from Likud, Yesh Atid, National Unity parties meet, with plans to add Labor & Yisrael Beytenu teams tomorrow.

Tonight:

Judicial reform negotiations to be held at President's Residence

President Herzog summons the negotiating teams to his official residence to begin negotiations at 7:30 tonight.

'Political theater'

Opposition MKs claim PM is 'holding a gun to our heads'

In automatic process, Basic Law: The Judiciary appears on Knesset agenda despite halt to reforms.

Yehuda Wald:

'The president is part of the problem, not part of the solution'

Religious Zionism party director admits need for discussion, but wants to 'keep the president out. He's not objective.'

'Totally idiotic':

'Override Clause isn't going to happen' says Kohelet Forum

Influential right-wing think-tank claims only the haredi political parties want law passed.

State Department denies US funding anti-Netanyahu protests

Claims made by Netanyahu's son that Biden administration is funding anti-judicial reform protest 'are completely, demonstrably false.'

US Ambassador:

PM 'will be invited to the White House in the near future'

Ambassador expresses relief at pause in judicial reform legislation.

MK Nissim Vaturi:

'We did a bad job of explaining the reforms'

Likud MK believes 'we can work with elements of the opposition to reach broad agreement.'

Ben Shapiro: Israel must have judicial reform - and dialogue

Conservative pundit warns Israel's current situation is 'untenable,' calls for judicial reform and compromise on policy.

Op-Ed

A ‘resistance’ coup just defeated Israeli democracy

A false narrative may achieve its goal of toppling Netanyahu, the consequences for future governments and U.S.-Israel relations are ominous.

Canadian Jews welcome freezing of judicial reform in Israel

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes Netanyahu’s announcement that judicial reform legislation will be postponed.

MK Tally Gotliv: A shame and a disgrace

Likud MK tells INN: We failed by not firing the Attorney General, who is a political appointment of Gideon Sa'ar.

US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel

National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.

MK Ze'ev Elkin to INN:

'Netanyahu fired Gallant and fueled the protest'

MK Elkin rejects the claims that only left-wingers are protesting against the judicial reform.

Channel 12 News poll:

Coalition loses 10 seats, Gantz doubles his power

National Unity Party wins 23 seats, Yesh Atid has 22. The Labor Party does not pass the electoral threshold.

Coalition members to INN:

'We're not suckers, the reform will happen'

Shortly before Netanyahu's speech announcing the pause of the legislation, government members vow the reform will be fully implemented.

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz and asks them to set up working teams.

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

US Jewish organizations respond to Netanyahu's announcement on suspension of judicial reform: Use this time to build a consensus.

Both sides:

Demonstrators block roads in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Over a hundred thousand judicial reform supporters demonstrate in Jerusalem to call on the govt. not to freeze the reforms.

President Herzog:

'Stopping judicial reform legislation the right thing to do'

President says in response to PM's announcement on judicial reform legislation: This is the time to begin a sincere dialogue.'