judicial reform

Report:

Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah won't get involved in Israeli crisis

Reuters report: Hamas, Iran and Hezbollah discussed fallout from judicial reform, decided not to get involved so as not to help Netanyahu.

Tel Aviv police commander:

'Protesters have raised the bar of violence against police'

The commander of Tel Aviv's Ayalon station warns that if protesters attack officers, the police will use force as well.

Globes on protest ads:

'Our front page is not for sale'

Opponents of judicial reform purchase ads on front pages of most major newspapers in Israel stating it is a 'black day' for democracy.

Poll: 56% of Israelis fear civil war

A new poll shows the current government at a drastic drop in support, with 56% of Israelis fearing civil war due to the judicial reform.

Protestors break window of car with screaming children inside

Mother of children in car attacked by anti-reform protestors says she felt like she was about to "be lynched."

Police accuse media of biased reports on anti-reform protests

Israel Police statements accuse media outlets of failing to report violence against officers in last night's protests.

Haredi medic insulted by anti-reform protester

A haredi medic treating those injured at a protest was verbally abused by one of the demonstrators.

Rating agencies warn against Israel due to reform legislation

American rating agencies warn that the judicial reform legislation has made investing in Israel unadvisable.

PM's brother: 'I don't know what mental state Biden is in'

Dr. Ido Netanyahu claims that the US is using the judicial reform as a way not to invite PM Netanyahu to the White House.

'There was enough time to reach agreements'

'Opposition leaders were dragged after a small and dangerous handful,' Otzma Yehudit's MK Yitzik Kroizer tells Israel National News.

Likud minister demands Attorney General investigate Ehud Barak

Transportation Min. Regev says she has proofs that Ehud Barak and Forum 555 seemingly planned 'a coup d'état and to create chaos.'

Leftist tyranny

Judicial review is just a pretext. Op-ed.

Long-overdue judicial reform process finally underway

The Israeli Supreme Court will still maintain its authority to rule on petitions and overturn legislation based on legal principles. Op-ed.

MK Danny Danon to INN:

'We kept our promise to the voters, we strive for agreements'

Likud MK welcomes approval of reasonableness standard bill: Our next goal is changing the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee.

Who are the real modern-day Zealots?

The battle over Israeli judicial reform can’t be settled by faux piety about unity. Politicized Tisha B’Av sermons won’t save Israel. Op-ed.

Likud MK to INN:

'It is the left who is leading the profane and thuggish conduct'

MK Tally Gotliv welcomes approval of law reducing reasonableness standard: It teaches about governance.

Nasrallah:

'Today is the darkest day in the history of Israel'

Hezbollah leader takes pleasure in protests in Israel following approval of law reducing the use of the reasonableness standard.

Benny Begin on the attack:

'Likud has become a predatory and destructive party'

Former Likud MK blasts his former party following approval of bill limiting the reasonableness standard.

Gantz tweets against violence, Smotrich retweets

Benny Gantz condemns violence on both sides of the protests. Smotrich shares the former Defense Minister's words.

White House to Israel:

'Respect the right of peaceful assembly'

US comments on incidents of violence during protests against the judicial reform: There is a significant debate in Israel.

Violent protests:

10 officers injured, water cannon used to disperse demonstrators

Protesters throw bottles at police officers. Demonstrators block Ayalon Highway, police use water cannon to disperse them.

Serious incident:

Security officer fires in the air during right-wing protest

Resident of Kibbutz Hatzerim curses protester at right-wing demonstration, fires in the air near the other demonstrators.

Olmert to British TV:

'We are going into a civil war now'

Former PM speaks to Britain's Channel 4, claims Israel faces civil war following approval of bill reducing reasonableness standard.

White House:

'Unfortunate that vote took place with slimmest majority'

US expresses disappointment that first phase of judicial reform passed in the Knesset without a broad consensus.

Several injured after vehicle rams protesters

Police officers arrest driver who rammed into protesters, causing light injuries; MK Lapid blames ramming on 'direct incitement' by PM.

PM Netanyahu:

Opposition did not agree to a single proposal to compromise

'Fulfilling the will of the voters is absolutely not the end of democracy, but the essence of democracy,' PM Netanyahu says.

Left-wing movement submits petition against newly-passed reform

Petition claims reduction of reasonableness standard gives unlimited power, is a misuse of authority.

2nd step in judicial reform: The Judicial Selection Committee

'What you choose is what you get - we promised we would do this,' MK Michal Woldiger tells Israel National News.

Watch: Clashes on Jerusalem highway

Clashes erupt between protesters and police on Begin highway in Jerusalem.

Knesset approves first phase of judicial reform

Changes to reasonability standard are approved in final Knesset readings, by majority of 64 MKs.

Drama in the Knesset:

Smotrich pushing for last-minute compromise

Finance Minister pushing for last-minute compromise on continuation of reform despite opposition from Ministers Levin and Ben-Gvir.

Lapid:

Efforts to reach compromise on judicial reform failed

Opposition leader accuses coalition of wanting to 'tear apart the state, tear apart democracy,' says there is 'no way to work with them.'

Opposition to boycott vote

Herzog: 'It's a national emergency. Time for responsibility'

President makes one more call to reach consensus ahead of vote on reasonableness standard. Opposition leaders to abstain from vote.

Netanyahu arrives at Knesset following release from hospital

Hospital denies that PM was instructed to rest at home as Netanyahu arrives at Knesset for vote on Reasonableness Standard bill.

'Siege on the Knesset'

Anti-government protesters attempt to block entrance to Knesset

Protesters claim that 'for the first time in the country's history, all four gates to the Knesset are blocked. '

Rabbi Yehudah Glick:

'Peace and agreements are the order of the hour'

Former MK says he supports the judicial reforms, but anything that can be done through agreements must be done in that manner.

Knesset to vote on first judicial reform bill today

The Knesset will vote on the Reasonableness Standard Bill, which would limit the use of the judicial doctrine of reasonableness.

Watch:

Pro-reform, anti-reform protestors shake hands in train station

Demonstrators from different sides reach out to each other at Tel Aviv train station.

Former Mossad chief:

'Stop the legislation, time to come to agreements'

Former Mossad chief calls for halt to the legislation of the judicial reform, blasts the phenomenon of refusal to serve.

Minister Regev to INN:

'Demonstrations are acceptable, but refusal isn't'

Regev on coverage of the right-wing demonstration: I'm sure the news reports will say that only a few dozen came.

Biden:

'Netanyahu shouldn't rush judicial overhaul bill'

US President tells Barak Ravid of Axios: Given the range of threats confronting Israel, it doesn’t make sense to rush the reform.

Israel's 150 largest companies to hold a strike on Monday

Business Forum announces strike in protest of the judicial reform. Movement of Independent Businesses: We will work as usual.

Poll:

47% of Israelis are against refusal to serve

New Kan 11 News poll finds 46% of respondents are opposed to law limiting the judicial doctrine of reasonableness.

Gantz consults with Chief of Staff about reform legislation

With the approval of the Defense Minister, Benny Gantz talked with the IDF Chief of Staff about the effects of the reform on the IDF.

Ambassador Herzog:

'I didn't hear call from Biden admin. to stop the legislation'

Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, says he believes President Biden must invite PM Netanyahu to the White House.

Upon return from US:

President Herzog returns to shuttle diplomacy on judicial reform

Herzog met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposition leader Yair Lapid, and National Unity leader Benny Gantz.

PM Netanyahu rebuked Defense Minister Gallant

Netanyahu reportedly told Gallant not to get involved in attempts to reach a wide consensus on reasonableness standard.

Activists gather in Tel Aviv to support of judicial reform

Hundreds of thousands rallying in Tel Aviv parallel to the anticipated passing of the bill to reduce the reasonableness standard.

Benny Gantz makes personal appeal to Netanyahu

The National Unity leader offers to have any consensus reached binding not only the current Knesset but the following one as well.

Hundreds march in Tel Aviv against refusal to serve

Marchers call for anyone refusing reserve service to immediately recant - or to be dismissed from the IDF entirely.

When ignorance prevails: Israel's system of government

Mainstream media present the conflict to a non-knowing public as if it is Netanyahu's fault, but the demand for reform is an old story.Op-ed

IDF rabbis demand reservists recant refusal

200 military rabbis have signed a letter rebuking the reservists who announced they would not serve in the IDF due to the judicial reform.

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

'Why would Gov't proceed with its Judicial Reform? Bad timing'

Statement seems to be change of course for the former ambassador, who until recently voiced opposition to American criticism of the bill.

Wouldn't expect anything else:

Commissioner backs officers' response to violent protesters

Police Commissioner Yaakov (Kobi) Shabtai expressed support for officers who were filmed hitting protesters.

Last-minute:

President's Residence attempting to reach compromise

Opposition said to be willing to support softened Reasonableness Standard bill in exchange for freeze on other legislation.

Iranian regime:

'Crisis in Israel's heart deeper than crisis in PM's heart'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman links operation to give PM Netanyahu a pacemaker to controversy over judicial reform.

'Chief of Staff:

Current debate harms the IDF'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi publishes letter to soldiers warning that the bringing of the IDF into the political debate harms national security.

Thousands pray for unity at the Western Wall

Pro and anti-reform Israelis gather in joint prayer session at Jerusalem holy site, to march to Knesset.

Aharon Barak:

'I strongly oppose bill to reduce reasonableness standard'

Former Supreme Court President speaks out after past remarks expressing doubt about reasonableness standard surface.

Defense Minister visits PM in hospital over judicial reform bill

PM Netanyahu visiting by Gallant after receiving pacemaker with final vote on 'Reasonableness Standard' bill set for tomorrow.