judicial reform

Israel Medical Association:

500 doctors to leave Israel due to judicial reform

According to Health Ministry officials, even if "only" 300 doctors were to leave, the crisis would be unbearable.

Govt. may seek to disqualify Justice Hayut from Reasonableness

Govt. considering arguing that Supreme Court President's speech against Reasonableness Standard law should disqualify her.

Police officer:

'I acted with restraint, the boy spat in my face'

One of the policemen questioned over alleged violent arrest of 18-year-old during anti-government protest describes incident.

Likud officials:

'The protests caused more damages than the BDS movement'

Likud officials respond to criticism that Netanyahu only gives interviews to international media outlets.

Opposition MK:

'No agreement with Saudi Arabia during this government's term'

Coalition 'barely able to control Ben Gvir and his band,' yesh Atid's MK Merav Ben Ari says.

Pro-compromise advocate: 'Justices mustn't listen to the street'

Prof. Yuval Elbashan warns against possibility Supreme Court will invalidate reasonableness standard amendments. 'There will be chaos here.'

Mika Almog to Biden:

Netanyahu will continue to charge ahead with judicial coup

Mika Almog, granddaughter of late Pres. Shimon Peres, details 10 reasons US Pres. Biden should not invite PM Netanyahu to White House.

Lapid: Unity government would be 'complete capitulation'

'Every time the coalition wants to legislate something twisted, hurried, and careless, they call it a 'Basic Law,'' MK Lapid claims.

Netanyahu to NBC News:

'I hope Supreme Court doesn't strike down Basic Law amendments'

In an interview with NBC News, PM Benjamin Netanyahu discusses warnings of civil war, Supreme Court activism, and the threats by reservists.

A-G asked to open investigation against Minister Levin

Movement for Quality Government in Israel calls on Attorney General to launch investigation against Levin over Likud statement.

Police volunteer steps down following post against Ben Gvir

Volunteer with national police motorcycle unit will stop volunteering after Facebook post against National Security Minister.

MKs refused data on refusals for fear of leaks

IDF commanders refuse to present hard figures on refusals to serve out of concern the data could be leaked and used by enemies.

Likud warns:

'The court has always respected the Basic Laws until now'

Ruling party responds to historic 15-justice Supreme Court hearing on Basic Law reducing court's ability to apply Reasonableness Standard.

All 15 Supreme Court Justices to hear Reasonableness petition

September 12 date set for hearing on petitions calling on Supreme Court to take unprecedented step of overruling a Basic Law.

Gallant:

'IDF ready for combat now, but long-term damage possible'

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee holds heated discussion on effect of judicial reform dispute on IDF readiness.

Heritage Minister:

'The Supreme Court has no authority to invalidate laws'

Heritage Min. Amichai Eliyahu clarifies: 'Invalidation of Basic Law has not yet been done, it's a very, very dangerous thing.'

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Anti-reform protests are meant to undemine elected government'

The Israeli Prime Minister told Mark Levin that the opposition is being 'held hostage by an extreme minority.'

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'I will never sit with Netanyahu, he is an arch criminal'

MK Ram Ben Barak on reasonableness cause: Anyone who cancels the reasonableness cause is someone who plans to do unreasonable things.

Likud MK to INN:

'Agreements? The opposition should behave responsibly'

MK Ariel Kallner says most Likud members are interested in agreements regarding the reform, and the opposition must take the next step.

Democrats promoting:

Congress resolution would back anti-gov't protesters in Israel

Group of Democratic lawmakers advancing official congressional resolution in support of Israel's protest movement against judicial reform.

Lapid unable to convince opposition leaders to compromise

Correspondence between the opposition leader and Defense Minister Gallant shows opposition leaders uninterested in compromise.

Hamas leader:

'Take advantage of Israeli domestic conflict'

'We are at an exceptional point in the conflict with the enemy that obligates us to think together,' Ismail Haniyeh told Palestinian leaders

Police demand posts with officers' details be removed

The police demanded that posts by anti-government protesters with details of officers who are accused of excessive force be removed.

Likud: 'No prerequisites'

Lapid demands year and a half legislation freeze

Lapid calls on government to agree to freeze judicial reform legislation for 18 months as prerequisite for negotiations.

Minister Gallant:

'Govt. will accept court's ruling on Reasonableness Standard'

Defense Minister says the govt. will not initiate constitutional crisis if Supreme Court strikes down recent amendment to Basic Law.

Investigation against Olmert for call to "stage of war" closed

Former PM to face no sedition charges after saying 'what is needed is to move to the next stage, the stage of war.'

Poll:

Plurality of Israelis want to see unity government

Current government given low marks on issues of cost of living, divisions in Israeli society, and judicial reform according to new survey.

Lapid:

'Ben Gvir and Levin entered the room and prevented a compromise'

Opposition chairman claims that the intervention of the two ministers prevented a compromise that had already been reached.

Former Bank of Israel Governor: It's time to stop

Former Bank of Israel Governor Jacob Frenkel speaks at anti-reform protest in Tel Aviv.

Likud party denies claims of rebellion among party MKs

Multiple Likud MKs have stated that they may not support further unilateral legislation by the coalition.

Minister Zohar:

'There is no chance the gov't won't respect the court's ruling'

Culture and Sport Minister says opposition is to blame for no compromise on reform: They have not shown any gesture of goodwill.

Rebellion in Likud?

Edelstein: Don't count on my vote

Likud MK Yuli Edelstein admits to "falling asleep at the wheel", says future legislation on judicial reform should be coordinated with him.

Education Ministry Director resigns over judicial reform

'The rift we have reached does not allow me to continue to exercise my responsibility to the public'.

Senior Likud sources:

We mustn't allow Justice Min. to continue unilateral legislation

'No reason Judicial Selection Committee can't meet to make decisions regarding the Magistrates, District, courts,' Science Min. Akunis says.

Likud MK: Bullies are endangering the country

Min. Dichter on protesters: 'They're using a lot of physical strength, operating with their own rules and not for the good of the country.'

Why compromise is unlikely in Israel’s crisis

The protesters won't stop because they think they can bring Netanyahu’s government down.Op-ed.

Tel Aviv protest:

Police prevent protesters from blocking Ayalon Highway

Thousands of anti-government protesters march towards Kaplan Junction. No significant clashes between protesters and police.

Netanyahu to NPR:

'I won't remove A-G, but will reappoint Deri as minister'

Prime Minister says a dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara "is not even on the table".

Netanyahu to CNN:

'Court overturning judicial reform? I hope we don't get to that'

Prime Minister speaks to Wolf Blitzer, won't say if he would abide by Supreme Court ruling striking down the reasonableness standard law.

Memory lapse by former Attorney General

Former Attorney General Menachem Mazus claims that no one has tried to block Ayalon Highway before - but what about the Disengagement Law?

Laws of the 10th of Av, and Continuing the Legal Reform

Despite the threats and harsh reactions from the Left, the legal reform legislation should be continued and completed.

Minister Eliyahu:

'To those thinking of leaving over reforms - grow up'

Heritage Minister responds to Rabbi David Stav's concerns over effects of judicial reform controversy.

Likud MK withdraws bill reducing AG's powers

MK Eli Dallal is canceling his bill 'in a genuine spirit of trying to find compromise.'

Doctors warn Police Commissioner against using tear gas

A group of doctors warned the Police Commissioner about the potential health effects of using tear gas to disperse protests.

Netanyahu to ABC: We have the most activist court in the world

PM defends judicial reforms in interview with US television, calls 'recent bill a 'minor correction.

Leaders in southern Israel:

Responsibility to lower tensions starts with us

'Maintain mutual respect and preserve the relationship which was been built with great effort,' signatories urge.

Thank you for your service

Who are the leaders willing to justify military insubordination, weaken Israel’s deterrence, and bring the Israeli government down? Op-ed.

FM sends embassies talking points on Judicial Reform

The document states that the protests are an example of Israeli democracy and that the reform is meant to strengthen the legislative branch.

WJC head:

'It's Mayday for the Jewish People'

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder publishes letter in NYT following passage of first judicial reform bill.

US Jewry’s dangerous intervention in an Israeli culture war

U.S. organizations opposition to judicial reform isn’t defending democracy, but showing contempt for Israel's Jewish majority. Op-ed.

Coalition chairman criticizes Herzog's Tisha B'Av statement

MK Ofir Katz: Instead of conveying a message of reconciliation, the President points an accusing finger.

Likud: Bill to split powers of attorney general not on agenda

Power to prosecute Cabinet ministers would be transferred from attorney general to state attorney under proposed legislation.

EU 'concerned' by judicial reforms

European Union reacts to passage of 'Reasonableness Standard' bill, the first piece of judicial reform legislation.

President Herzog:

'At this moment of pain - avoid violence and irreparable steps'

Ahead of Tisha B'Av, the president calls on the nation to show restraint and maintain the boundaries of debate.

Supreme Court won't stop first phase of judicial reform

Supreme Court decides: Hearings on petition against reasonableness standard to take place in September.

ISA increases security around government ministers

Following the reform legislation, there is legitimate fear of harm to multiple government ministers - in particular Justice Minister Levin.

Haredi newspaper:

'We joined to promote the Draft Law, not the reform'

Hamodia newspaper says bill to pass Basic Law: Torah Study was submitted 10 days ago. 'The timing is not ours.'

State Department:

'No plans to cut military aid to Israel'

Deputy State Department spokesperson: Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad.

Britain on judicial reform:

'We urge the Israeli government to build consensus'

British government calls on Israel to ensure the independence of Israel’s judiciary is preserved.

Herzog in closed talks:

'There was nothing I could do except give a speech or resign'

TV report: Herzog was under pressure to act before legislation on reasonableness cause was passed.