judicial reform

'We are brothers'

Right-wing to hold rally calling for unity

The demonstration, led by Dr. Yoaz Hendel, will take place on Saturday night at 7:30 PM at Liberty Bell Park in Jerusalem.

Former Knesset Speaker:

'There won't be civil war - where would we go?'

"All this is happening because Bibi is weak, everyone has him by the throat," says MK Mickey Levy.

VP Harris:

'An independent judiciary is foundational for a democracy'

US Vice President weighs in on the judicial reform in Israel.

The protest continues:

Huge demonstration to take place outside the Knesset on Monday

In addition, a protest is planned for Thursday outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

Returning power to democracy:

Understanding the Israeli judicial reform

Head of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee explains the 'Zion Will Be Delivered With Justice' work plan.

Over judicial reform:

Report: Justice Minister threatens to bring down govt.

Likud party denies reports of serious tensions between Netanyahu, Minister Yariv Levin.

Lapid demands judicial reform be frozen for 60 days

Opposition leader gives list of demands before entering negotiations over judicial reform bills.

It’s not about “judicial reform,” stupid

Hell hath no fury as leftists scorned. Op-ed.

Coalition cancels vote on key bill in judicial reform package

In apparent concession aimed at jumpstarting compromise talks with the Opposition, Coalition nixes planned vote on Override Clause.

Smotrich:

'There are things in the reform that we would be willing to fix'

Finance Minister speaks to Facebook users on judicial reform: We need to try and reach agreements. We know how to do it.

After Lapid and Gantz:

President Herzog meets MK Rothman

President repeats his call for negotiations and for reaching that will benefit the State of Israel and its citizens.

MK Rothman:

Ready to make weighty compromises if opposition supports reform

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman says he is willing to compromise on judicial reforms, but won't halt legislation.

Judicial reform:

75 Religious-Zionist rabbis, leaders support President's call

Rabbi Moshe Lichtenstein, Rabbi David Stav among Religious-Zionist rabbis warning against passing judicial reforms without broad consensus.

Ron Huldai:

'I'm not inciting to violence, I want to prevent it'

Following inflammatory comments at Monday's anti-government protest, Tel Aviv Mayor defends himself.

Op-ed:

Ben Gurion's modern-day bullies

Israel’s silent majority should not miss this opportunity to correct a century of mistreatment by a disdainful elite.

MK Dudi Amsalem:

'Left-wingers are the most violent, lying thugs in the country'

Likud MK presents battle over judicial reform as one of haves vs. have-nots. "They'll give us some things, but they won't let us rule."

Op-ed:

Pounding the table - or Israel's January 6

These protests are the Israeli elite's attempt to supplant democracy with mobocracy. Spare us the crocodile tears. Op-ed.

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'Don't portray the protesters as left-wingers'

MK Meirav Cohen: The desire to preserve democracy has nothing to do with being on the right or the left.

MK Boaz Bismuth to INN:

'No one sought dialogue during the Disengagement and Oslo'

MK Bismuth welcomes the President's proposal but notes that more drastic steps taken by the left over the years were made without dialogue.

Ehud Olmert:

'War is waged in face-to-face combat'

Former Prime Minister calls for the protest against the judicial reform to move to the next stage.

Gantz to Levin:

'Freeze the legislation - and we can negotiate tonight'

National Unity chairman speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin about the possibility of reaching a compromise on the judicial reform.

Jewish blood and Jewish judges

Protesting riotously against judicial reform when our blood is being spilled in the streets by terrorists is totally out of place.Op-ed.

Bennett:

'Real danger of civil war, accept President's mediation'

Former PM calls on coalition to halt judicial reform bill, opposition to stop protests for 1 week to allow for negotiations.

Report:

A-G bars Netanyahu from speaking on President's proposal

Netanyahu's attorneys ask Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to allow PM to publicly speak of President Herzog's mediation offer.

Judicial reform:

Justice Minister calls to meet Opposition leaders tonight

Opposition leader Lapid says he will only agree to meet Justice Min. Levin, Constitution Committee chair Rothman if legislation is halted.

Netanyahu to opposition:

'Stop deliberately plunging country into anarchy'

PM calls on opposition leaders to 'come to their senses' after 60,000 demonstrate against judicial reforms outside the Knesset.

'Inciting violence:'

Likud files police complaint against Tel Aviv Mayor

Likud accuses Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai of 'inciting violence and rebellion' after he says democracy can only be restored 'via bloodshed.'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai:

'Democracy can only be restored via bloodshed'

"Ron Huldai must be investigated for incitement to murder," respond coalition members.

Judicial Reform:

Tens of thousands of left-wing protesters rally outside Knesset

'We will fight until we are victorious,' vows Opposition Leader Yair Lapid at demonstration outside of Knesset against judicial reform plan.

Chaos in Knesset committee:

14 MKs ejected during debate on judicial reform

Opposition members sang, screamed, jumped over tables, and sat on the floor.

Judicial Reform Compromise:

Judicial committee chief endorses Herzog's reform compromise

Simcha Rothman invites Opposition, chief justice to negotiate with Coalition, says president's proposed compromise not far from his own plan

Abe Foxman to PM:

'If you continue like this, you won't have our support'

Former ADL head satisfied that, "Bibi feels the need, every day, to defend Israel abroad."

Haredi lawmakers downplay Herzog's speech

MK Gafni asked about President Herzog's call for a compromise on judicial reform: It's not relevant. Minister Porush criticized as well.

'We must work together':

Israeli actress Gal Gadot backs Herzog's speech

Popular Israeli actress takes to Instagram following President's speech calling for compromises on proposed judicial reform.

Levin responds to Herzog:

'Negotiations are possible, but we'll promote the reform'

Minister Yariv Levin does not outright reject Herzog's proposal, but refuses to stop the legislative process.

New poll:

Majority of Israeli public wants to stop judicial legislation

According to the survey, 50% of Israelis oppose the planned judicial reform, only 28% support it, and 23% are uncertain.

President Herzog:

'Israel is on the verge of a constitutional and social collapse'

Herzog calls for dialogue on Netanyahu government's contentious judicial reform plan. 'If one side defeats the other, we all lose.'

Your money or your life: The modern mugging of Israel

Muggers of Israel threaten "do what we say, even if it is againsts your best interests, or we will damage your economy etc." Op-ed

Biden relates to reform:

Consensus for fundamental changes is really important

US President Biden related to the judicial reform planned in Israel. "American and Israeli democracies are built on independent judiciary"

Minister Miki Zohar:

'We're willing to compromise, the other side won't talk'

Minister Miki Zohar of the Likud says his party will be ready to compromise on the judicial reform - but will not agree to stop the move.

Former A-G on legal reforms:

'Netanyahu wants to ensure his trials never properly conclude'

In first-ever interview, Dr. Avichai Mandelblit reveals 'behind the scenes' of the Netanyahu indictments.

UTJ to Netanyahu:

'We'll leave the coalition if you don't pass judicial reform'

Were backroom deals between Yesh Atid & Likud responsible for delaying crucial committee vote?

An Orwellian assertion about judicial reform in Israel

The guiding principle is simple: If the left does it, it’s ok. If the right does it, intervention is essential to protect democracy.Op-ed.

Justice Minister's ultimatum to Netanyahu on judicial reform

Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatens to resign if PM shelves or significantly alters content of judicial reforms.

MK Ohad Tal to GOP leaders:

‘We will work together for a more democratic Israel’

MK Ohad Tal meets in the Knesset with a delegation of Republican leaders for a discussion on the need for judicial reform.

Tech 'unicorn' to leave Israel over judicial reform

Another significant technology firm has announced it is moving considerable sums out of Israeli banks due to the planned judicial reforms.

Armored Corps officers:

Judicial reform will damage reservist system

Armored Corps reserve officers tell the Prime Minister that the judicial reform will make reservists less willing to fight.

Op-ed:

Israel’s current judicial tyranny perpetuates “White Privilege”

The protest against judicial reform is supported by Israel's media yet their goal is not democracy but the power of the ruling elite.Op-ed.

Op-ed:

The Israeli left’s violent rhetoric and phony ‘apologies’

It’s hard to believe that the anti-government propagandists could sink any lower, but they managed this week to outdo themselves.Op-ed.

Benny Gantz:

'Netanyahu let the extremists advance - and look what happened'

National Unity chairman willing to hold talks on Minister Yariv Levin's judicial reform.

Minister Levin:

'There will be no freezing of the legislation even for a minute'

Justice Minister blasts Attorney General, says "the story of the Attorney General is one big tragedy."

Judging from a bubble: South Africa and Israel

Could a day-dreamer about the state of S. Africa be wide awake about Israel? Not if he confuses the rule of law with rule by lawyers.Op-ed.

Coalition could split judicial reforms, vote on part of bill

Constitution Committee considering voting first on changes to committee for selecting judges, barring court from overturning Basic Laws.

Israel's judicial reform will advance democracy and the economy

The new judicial reform proposals are not only good for democracy, but also for the Rule of Law and the Economy. Op-ed.

Watch: Are anti-reform activists promoting BDS?

Now that the Left is fervently battling Netanyahu's judicial reform, is it taking on the roll BDS has occupied for the past decades?

INTO THE FRAY

Conspicuous by their…presence

Palestinian flags, on unabashed and unhindered display at demonstrations against Israel's judicial reform, reveal their real motive. Op-ed.

Police recommend:

Investigate lawyer over comments on armed uprising

Israel Police look into comments by attorney David Hodek, who said he would fight judicial reform "even if it means fighting with weapons".

MK Ze'ev Elkin:

'Netanyahu wants the judicial reform, it solves his problems'

MK Ze'ev Elkin blasts the coalition: This is no longer the Levin reform, this is the Deri reform.

Pres. Herzog proposes negotiated solution on judicial reform

President's proposal is for current legislation to be frozen for 2 weeks while parties hash out a compromise judicial reform bill.

Netanyahu rejects A-G's barring him from judicial reform

PM tells Supreme Court AG's order that he not involve himself in efforts to pass judicial reform due to his trial 'unacceptable.'