Judicial Selection Committee

The likely candidates for Supreme Court positions

One of the candidates is an openly left-wing activist considered close to the New Israel Fund.

Last-ditch attempt to block appointment of Arab judge to Jerusalem District Court

3 right-wing committee members boycott Knesset committee meeting.

Yamina: Changing system for appointment of judges is 'red line' in coalition negotiations

Yamina expresses support for Likud's refusal to cave on reigning in judicial activism, says giving up on the issue is 'red line.'

Ben-Gvir on the Judicial Selection Committee?

United Right's Ben-Gvir doesn't rule out being in coalition, but Likud suggests he be appointed to selection cmte if he is in opposition.

Police say probe in sex-for-promotion scandal handled properly

Amid rising criticism over the probe that has rocked Israel's legal establishment, police insist investigation conforms to legal norms.

Appeal to remove Shaked ally from Judicial Selection Committee

Appeal to High Court demands that Israeli Bar Association head Effie Naveh leave prestigious committee after bizarre criminal probe

'I am sure we will choose the most fitting judges'

Judicial Selection Committee convenes to appoint two new justices to Supreme Court.

District Court Judges claim Justice Hayut promotes associates

Publication of candidates for promotion to Supreme Court arouses protest among district judges, who claim Chief Justice promotes associates.

'No rush to vote for new Chief Justice for Supreme Court'

Chief Justice wants successor appointed as soon as possible, Justice Minister says chief justice needs to be chosen not based on seniority.

Four new judges appointed to Supreme Court

The Judicial Selection Committee appointed four new judges to the Supreme Court Wednesday.

Naor: Don’t bring politics into the appointment of judges

'The choice of Court candidates should be free of any political considerations and be based on candidates' qualifications and character.'

Rule of Law or Rule of lawyers: A letter to Minister Ayelet Shaked.

Naor: Proposed law "places a gun on the table"

Chief Justice Miriam Naor struck back at the new legislative attempt to curb the power of the Supreme Court.

'We will choose judges who share our outlook'

MK Nurit Koren, a member of the Judicial Selection Committee, attacks High Court and vows that future appointments will be different.

MK Backtracks on Demand Judges Sing 'Hatikvah'

Judicial Selection Committee member says comment that judges who won't sing national anthem shouldn't serve not to be taken literally.

Netanyahu-Liberman Deal Proves Successful

Both Likud and Yisrael Beytenu's chosen candidates elected by Knesset to serve as reps for the Judicial Selection Committee.

UTJ In-Fighting Turns Spiteful

Agudat Yisrael tries to block Norwegian bill as 'revenge' for Degel HaTorah MK's attempt to be elected to Judicial Selection Committee.

Two New Supreme Court Justices to Be Elected

New President and Vice-President of the Supreme Court goes to vote Sunday - and many candidates stand to take the position.