judicial reform

Poll:

National Unity has one more seat than Likud

43% oppose changes to the reasonableness clause, compared to 31% who support the move.

INTO THE FRAY:

A Constitution -The "excuse du jour"

A constitution as a way out of the political impasse over Israel's legal system is a red herring by opponents of judicial reform. Op-ed.

Herzog calls for resumption of talks on judicial reform

President Isaac Herzog warns that failure to resume negotiations would result in "a failure of historic proportions".

Leftists demonstrate outside Ambassador Hotovely's home

Israeli leftists demonstrate against judicial reform outside home of Israel's Ambassador to the UK.

IDF issues instructions to handle reservists who refuse to serve

For the first time, commanders have been given instructions on how to handle refusal to serve as part of a protest against the government.

Unit 8200 veterans threaten to refuse reserve service

Above 1000 veterans of the IDF's elite cyber warfare will not volunteer for reserve duty if the reasonability clause is reduced.

Shopping center chain supports protests, sparks fraud claims

A protest leader called to support a chain that will close to protest against the judicial reform - but he may have broken the law.

Chief of Staff: 'We don't have that privilege'

Lt. Col. Hertzi Halevi referred to soldiers refusing service in opposition to judicial reform: 'We don't have the privilege not to show up.'

Ministers demand A-G give answers on selective enforcement

Attorney General opposes Cabinet even discussing issue of selective enforcement against anti-judicial reform protests.

'All nighter' outside Gallant's home

Reservists hold nighttime protest outside the home of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Protests against the judicial reform resume across Israel

Burning tires and a motorcycle ramming mark protests against the judicial reform.

Protest organizers threaten unprecedented protests

Protesters against the judicial reform have threatened protests of unprecedented scale and severity if the reasonableness clause is reduced.

Liberman on the attack:

'Gantz and Lapid are crossing their own red line'

Yisrael Beytenu blasts opposition leader and National Unity chairman for contemplating a return to negotiations on the judicial reform.

Violence during protest:

Two arrested during anti-government protest in Omer

Two people arrested on suspicion of attacking protesters outside the home of MK Shalom Danino in the town of Omer in southern Israel.

Anti-government protesters gather outside homes of ministers

Demonstrations are being held in front of the homes of Justice Minister Levin, Knesset Speaker Ohana, and other MKs and Ministers.

A-G: Govt. can't influence law enforcement in protests

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara criticizes PM for holding discussion on law enforcement system's response to anti-govt. protests.

Senior coalition source: 'No more prizes for anarchy'

Coalition source responds to protesters: 'Reasonableness clause will pass in the coming three weeks - under their noses and despite them.'

Ehud Olmert: 'Netanyahu is a rag, he doesn't make decisions'

Former PM Ehud Olmert claims Minister Ben Gvir 'waves PM Netanyahu around' like a rag.

Former PM: 'We will not stop, the protest will win'

Former PM Ehud Barak announces that the protests against the judicial reforms will only intensify.

Protest organizer: 'You haven't seen anything yet'

One of the leaders of the protest last night in Tel Aviv promises that the recent demonstration was only the beginning of the protest.

Anti-government protests to be held outside coalition MKs' homes

Organizers of anti-government protests, who rioted and blocked roads around Israel, plan protests near homes of coalition MKs.

Tel Aviv:

Water cannon used against protesters, one protester run over

Protesters shatter windshield of a vehicle that hit a protester while attempting to pass. Four hours later, the protesters are dispersed.

'Against Jewish supremacy'

Anti-judical reform protest at Religious Zionist yeshiva

Protest organizers said they chose the yeshiva because it 'symbolizes the dangerous, messianic direction of the government.'

Opponents of judicial reform interrupt Rothman at conference

Anti-judicial reform protesters interrupt conference as MK Simcha Rothman speaks.

Haredi MK vs Netanyahu: 'Override Clause is not off the table'

'We insist that the agreement we signed with the Likud at the forming of the government be fully honored,' MK Moshe Gafni says.

Protestors clash with police at Ben Gurion Airport, 15 arrested

Police attempt to remove protestors from arrivals reception hall in effort to maintain emergency access to airport.

Anti-govt. protestors to demnstrate at airport depsite warnings

Police, airport officials fear anti-judicial reform demonstrators could prevent emergency vehicles from reaching airport.

IAA spokesperson:

Airport is strategic; it shouldn't host demonstrations

Israel Airport Authority spokesperson Ofer Lapler explained how the airport is preparing for anti-government protest.

Op-ed:

Netanyahu postponed Override Clause. Let's fix the rest

There is much that needs changing without the Override Clause - which might become irrelevant if the rest is fixed. Op-ed.

Senior police official:

'We have intelligence that protesters are planning a rampage'

Police preparing for a day of protests and blockades on Monday and are concerned over threats to disrupt operations at Ben Gurion Airport.

IDF soldier throws rocks at anti-government protesters

The soldier threw rocks from the Kirya base in Tel Aviv. The IDF says the matter is being investigated.

Protesters block MK Danon's house with barbed wire

A demonstration against the judicial reform blockaded MK Danny Danon's house with barbed wire and declared 'not a moment's peace'.

Former PM refuses to retract calls for civil disobedience

Former PM Ehud Olmert repeated his calls for 'impolite protests' against the judicial reform.

Biden's condition for meeting Netanyahu

US President intends to invite Netanyahu to Washington by the end of the year, but demands the judicial reform be approved with consensus.

Haredi newspaper:

'Torah world fears intention to violate coalition deals'

Hamevaser newspaper: 'Terror in Torah world from intent to violate all agreements, Likud intends to violate commitment to Override Clause.'

Economy Min.:

'Opposition chose petty politics over responsibility'

Economy Min. Nir Barkat dismisses concerns that judicial reform will harm Israel's economy, slams opposition for acting 'irresponsibly.'

Op-ed:

Hypocrisy unmasked: The Supreme Court's "reasonableness" clause

The "extreme unreasonableness doctrine" under the British Mandate morphed into the personal opinion of a judge. How it happened. Op-ed.

Anti-government protestors block Ayalon highway for half hour

Protestors are threatening to block traffic to Ben Gurion Airport on Monday.

Likud MK contradicts Netanyahu:

'Override Clause not off the table'

'Override Clause is not off the table, there are a lot of parameters which have not yet been examined,' Culture Min. Miki Zohar says.

Ben Gvir slams Netanyahu:

'Caving to those calling for civil disobedience'

Judicial reform is 'cornerstone' necessary to create governance, National Security Min. Ben Gvir says.

Haredi MK: 'Those opposing the reform won - we caved'

'As a sector, we only lost out from this whole reform,' haredi party head says.

Due to violent demonstrations:

Netanyahu to discuss 'limitations on the public space'

The Prime Minister is expected to call a meeting to discuss ways to protect elected officials from violent protesters.

Haredi minister:

'Shelving Override Clause is unacceptable to us'

Following reports that judicial reform will no longer include Override Clause, Jerusalem Min. Porush clarifies: Our party won't accept this.

Coalition plans:

Only two more judicial reform bills to be advanced

The coalition is planning on advancing only the reasonableness standard reduction and judicial selection committee bills.

Netanyahu to IDF cadets:

'There are no grounds for refusal to serve, on any side'

Netanyahu discussed the current rift in the nation. 'Our enemies don't differentiate between this or that camp, between the Right and Left.

Communications Min:

'Reasonableness standard stopping us from firing A-G'

Likud distances party from Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's statement reasonableness standard's repeal necessary to fire A-G.

US Ambassador:

'I don't believe Netanyahu will unilaterally push the reform'

Ambassador Tom Nides says he believes Netanyahu would rather focus on normalization with Arab countries than on the judicial reform.

Hundreds gather to support Justice Minister

Approximately 500 protesters gathered for a show of support for Justice Minister Yariv Levin this evening.

Smotrich: 'You are not democracy, you are violent individuals'

'A handful of violent people is willing to burn everything here,' Finance Min. Smotrich says of tire-burning protesters.

Protesters burn tires outside Justice Minister's home

Protesters burn tires, police arrest six. 'Justice Min. may have kidnapped the country, but we'll release it from his hands,' they promise.

Judicial reform: First reasonability - then rest of reform

In closed meeting, PM Netanyahu, Justice Min. ministers, decide to reduce reasonability first, focus on rest of judicial reform later.

MK Matan Kahana to INN:

'Tarnishing the residents of Judea and Samaria is unacceptable'

MK Kahana: The police and the Shin Bet must act against terrorism, and it is also forbidden to take the law into one's own hands.

Likud files complaint against Ehud Barak

Likud Party files complaint against former Prime Minister over his remarks at a demonstration against the judicial reform.

Lapid:

'Insane' to advance judicial reform now

Opposition leader demands govt. allow formation of judicial selection committee to restart talks rather than advance legislation.

Knesset resumes advancement of judicial reform

Coalition seeks to pass bill restricting 'reasonableness standard' for judicial review by end of summer.

Labor MK to INN:

'One side wants a compromise and one side is waging war'

MK Gilad Kariv says he does not rule out the judicial reform - as an idea.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'The president is a leftist, can't broker judicial reform deal'

Finance Minister blasts President Herzog after he sided with Opposition and called on government not to move forward with any part of reform

White House:

'Fundamental reforms require a broad basis of support'

US again says consensus is required on government’s planned judicial reform, after Netanyahu announced the legislation would be advanced.

Likud MK to INN:

'There are no opponents of the judicial reform in the coalition'

MK Hanoch Milwidsky not concerned that the judicial reform will encounter difficulties.

Gantz: Netanyahu again leading Israel to brink of civil war

National Unity party leader reacts to PM's declaration judicial reform legislation to be advanced this week.