judicial reform

Bnei Brak:

Police 'very worried about escalation' during tonight's protest

National Unity party disassociates itself: 'We won't protest against an entire sector.'

Activists across the country show support for judicial reforms

Activists hung banners stating, "The nation chose the reform - support the reform" and "Stop Supreme Court rule, reform now!"

'Day of National Paralysis':

Over 40 protesters arrested, many roads still closed

Access road to Ashdod port blocked, protesters attempt to block Ayalon Highway, clash with police.

MK Bismuth to INN:

'I am a supporter of the reform, but I prefer unity'

MK Boaz Bismuth explains why he voted in favor of the softened version of the judicial reform.

MK Edelstein to protesters:

'No one threatens me with violence'

Demonstrators against judicial reform try to prevent MK Yuli Edelstein from entering the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

Lapid: Israel is no longer America's closest ally

Opposition leader lashes out at govt. over judicial reforms, says govt. destroyed the US-Israel relationship.

Hundreds of Israelis to demonstrate against Netanyahu in London

PM to meet British counterpart tomorrow night to discuss Iranian threat. Israelis living in London to protest judicial reforms.

Jewish Agency leaders: Judicial reform not worth a civil war

In letter to PM and opposition leader, leaders of the Jewish Agency and its partners call for dialogue to solve constitutional crisis.

Israeli protesters, I can no longer keep silent

Do you not see that you are tearing the country apart? Or do you not care? Op-ed.

Netanyahu drops out of Tel Aviv event as protesters gather

Hundreds of judicial reform protesters rally outside of Tel Aviv conference, prompting Prime Minister to drop out at the last minute.

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Judges will be appointed even if Court strikes down the law'

Justice Minister tells MKs that "the judges of the Supreme Court are in a conflict of interest." His office denies the report.

Constitution Committee leader calls for negotiation on reforms

Constitution Committee leader Simcha Rothman and Finance Minister Smotrich call for slowing reform legislation to reach a consensus.

Judicial reform:

Poll reveals 88 percent of haredim support government

Most haredim see dispute as outgrowth of "Anyone but Bibi" movement.

Pro-judicial reform event:

Hundreds gather in Yavneh, tell govt not to back down

'Over the past 30 years, the country has been ruled by a Supreme Court dictatorship.'

As judicial reform advances, some critics opt to leave Israel

'Never in history has there been this level of demand for emigration services.' While some critics protest, others making plans to emigrate.

Judicial reform:

Bill outlawing judicial review of Basic Laws to advance today

Basic Laws are Israel's approximate equivalent of a constitution.

Minister Levin:

'Disqualification of judicial reform would be unacceptable'

Justice Minister warns Supreme Court against striking down the laws related to the judicial reform: It would be crossing every red line.

Report:

Biden tells Netanyahu he's 'never seen' such anxiety in Israel

US President reportedly says in phone call with Netanyahu that judicial reforms causing unprecedented anxiety among Israelis.

The right side of Jewish History

Everything is “kosher” for left wing Israelis if it means holding onto their self-ordained power structure, the Israeli supreme court. Op-ed

Likud approves softened judicial selection bill

4 MKs vote against bill which would give politicians more say over Judicial Selection Committee. MK Danon calls bill a 'capitulation.'

Report:

Defense Min. threatens to resign over judicial reform protests

PM says Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will likely resign if no compromise reached as hundreds of reservists refuse to report for duty.

Shekel falls to lowest level against the dollar in 4 years

Israeli currency weakest in years, business leaders call for full adoption of President's proposal for judicial reform.

Judicial reform:

Rothman clarifies compromise offer

'Even though opposition is boycotting us, we're extending a hand toward them,' says Constitution Committee chairman.

MK Tally Gotliv:

'This isn't compromise, it's surrender'

Likud MK reacts to government's offer to limit use of majority on Judicial Selection Committee.

Op-Ed:

Some are more equal than others

All men are created equal, said the Founding Fathers, but...

Bitan's warning to Netanyahu

MK David Bitan calls on Netanyahu to stop the legislation of the judicial reform.

After warning about reform:

Consul General in New York summoned by Foreign Ministry

Israel's Consul General in New York, Asaf Zamir, had warned US Jewish donors against the Israeli government’s planned judicial reform.

MK Kahana to Netanyahu:

'Only you can stop the rift in the nation now'

MK Matan Kahana asks Prime Minister to stop the discussions on the judicial reform until after Independence Day.

Coalition parties agree:

Legislation on judge selection to be completed before Passover

Coalition parties to promote legislation which would abolish automatic veto of judges who are members of the Judicial Selection Committee.

Exclusive:

Netanyahu's security detail increased following threats

Israel National News learns that security detail for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been increased to the maximum and highest level.

Netanyahu speaks to Biden:

'Israel was and will be a strong and vibrant democracy'

Netanyahu and Biden speak about Iran and judicial reform. White House: Biden offered support for compromise on the proposed reforms.

Right-wing activists hold vigil in support of judicial reform

Dozens of rightist activists brave the stormy weather to hold vigil at the site of the government meeting in support of the judicial reform.

Op-Ed

Orchestrated chaos

It is an orchestrated game, from criminalizing the leader, preventing MKs from going to vote, calls for civil war and boycotts.Op-ed.

Graffiti takes aim at Herzog: 'Stinking Leftist'

Anti-leftist sraffiti was spray-painted in Jerusalem days after Justice Minister Levin's home was the target of vicious attacks.

Report: A-G opposes parts of President's judicial reform plan

Attorney General's deputies say they oppose sections of judicial reform compromise which would allow Aryeh Deri to become a minister again.

Man arrested for spray-painting graffiti on Levin's home

Modi'in resident in his 60s detained for questioning on suspicion of spraying "Levin - enemy of the people" on the wall of Levin's home.

Edelstein on judicial reform:

'It can be done differently'

Yuli Edelstein says he "feels uncomfortable voting on such a heavy issue before the faction has discussed it."

MK Rothman to introduce watered-down version of reform

Senior member from haredi party says there is a willingness to compromise on Override Clause in exchange for better draft law.

MK Avigdor Liberman:

'Netanyahu more dangerous than Iran'

The Yisrael Beiteinu chairman said after reading what senior officials said, he concluded that the Prime Minister is the biggest threat.

Chief Rabbi:

'We need dialogue, I'm worried about civil war'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said that the public needs to understand that the Supreme Court has no say on matters of religion.

Violence at protests against judicial reform

The weekly protest against the judicial reform was accompanied by a violent incidents and multiple arrests in several locations.

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Actress Noa Tishby talks with Bill Maher about judicial reform

The actress claims that the majority of Israelis are against the reforms and believes that the legislation will not pass.

Poll:

Netanyahu and Lapid weaken, Gantz gains strength

Channel 12 News poll finds a new right-wing party that opposes judicial reform would win 10 Knesset seats.

'I'm deeply concerned'

Israeli Consul General warns against judicial reform

Israel's Consul General in New York warns US Jewish donors that he is deeply concerned about the current state of affairs in Israel.

Poll: Most Canadian Jews don’t support judicial reform

Survey on Canadian Jewish attitudes toward Israel finds majority agreeing with Israeli opposition's positions on major issues.

Likud officials:

'This isn't the Bibi we know, it's his look-alike'

Senior Likud officials critical of PM over his handling of the judicial reform: He left the issue "abandoned" in the hands of Levin.

Blinken on judicial reform: 'Consensus is the best path forward'

US Secretary of State says it's not up to him to give opinion on reforms but calls for negotiations between sides to come to a deal.

US Jewish federations lobbies in Israel against judicial reform

Delegation of American Jewish leaders makes rare step of lobbying against Israeli government policy during trip to Israel.

Levin in closed conversations:

'We're moving quickly, otherwise they will prosecute me'

Justice Minister: Insistence on moving quickly with judicial reform stems from fear that coalition members will be harassed.

Lapid:

'We accept President's proposal, Levin doesn't want compromise'

Gantz: The President's outline is not ideal, but the alternative is destructive. Liberman: We must separate religion and state.

On Saturday night:

Rally in support of judicial reform to take place in Yavne

Residents from the city and surrounding towns will take part in the rally. Likud MK Kathrin Shitrit will be among the speakers.

MK Yuli Edelstein:

'In the end, a more balanced reform should be passed'

MK Yuli Edelstein launches project of talks with opponents of judicial reform: With proper advocacy - we will pass this reform together.

During Nir Barkat conference:

Anti-govt. protestor throws rock through window in Kfar Saba

Protestors attempt to block Economy Minister Nir Barkat from entering conference, rock thrown through window during conference.

US supports Herzog's judicial reform compromise

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby addresses President Herzog;s efforts to mediate a compromise on the judicial reforms.

New poll:

Weak support for President's plan, coalition loses mandates

A new survey shows the public non-committal about the proposed judicial reform.

Netanyahu: President's outline a 'major missed opportunity'

PM in Berlin criticizes President Herzog's judicial reform compromise outline, says coalition will move responsibly on reforms.

MK Sukkot: Parts of the left have gone crazy

MK Tzvi Sukkot says President Herzog's judicial reform compromise plan dashed his hopes, but there is no choice but to negotiate.

NY Times attacks Netanyahu:

Thomas Friedman compares Benjamin Netanyahu to Vladimir Putin

Columnist calls Netanyahu a dictator whose leadership is ‘madness,’ claims Israel ‘may not survive.’

Police impartiality?

Pro-reform protest organizers threatened with arrest

Anti-government protesters block roads and ports, while pro-reform protesters are banned from handing out ribbons...

Anti-government protests:

Violent clashes in Tel Aviv, three protesters detained

Yair Lapid blames government for 'inciting against protesters who are exceptional patriots.'