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News and updates about Judicial Selection Committee

Supreme Court:

Convene the committee or we will order it convened

The Supreme Court has warned Justice Minister Yariv Levin that if he does not willingly convene the Judicial Selection Committee, they will issue a verdict ordering it convened after the Knesset's summer vacation.

Convene the committee or we will order it convened

Justice Minister's compromise for new judges rejected

Justice Minister Yariv Levin submitted a compromise proposal to the Committee for the Selection of Judges, but Acting Supreme Court President Judge Fogelman announced that he would reject the offer.

Justice Minister's compromise for new judges rejected

Shas chief on judicial reform:

'Closer than ever to a broad consensus'

Aryeh Deri calls on all sides to reach agreements, avoid increasing 'dangerous' rifts.

'Closer than ever to a broad consensus'

Coalition considering altered reform plan

The new plan would seek to combine elements of the original plan with parts of President Herzog's proposal.

Coalition considering altered reform plan

Finance Minister Smotrich:

'I want compromise but insist on change in judicial selection'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told a party meeting that he will demand a change in the judicial appointments committee.

'I want compromise but insist on change in judicial selection'

Coalition sources:

Compromise likely only after changes to Judicial Selection Cmte

Sources say Justice Min. Levin wants to change Judicial Selection Committee, but will be willing to compromise on the rest of the reform.

Compromise likely only after changes to Judicial Selection Cmte

Compromise with opposition?

Dramatic proposal for makeup of Judicial Selection Committee

Former minister Haim Ramon proposes: Two additional representatives from opposition instead of representatives of Israel Bar Association.

Dramatic proposal for makeup of Judicial Selection Committee

Opposition sources:

Coalition will tell Supreme Court there are ongoing negotiations

Opposition sources claim coalition is preparing a trick to avoid Supreme Court ruling on calling Judicial Selection Committee together.

Coalition will tell Supreme Court there are ongoing negotiations

Senior government official:

'The dismissal of the Attorney General is not on the agenda'

Government official says government ready for a significant compromise on the changes in the Judicial Selection Committee.

'The dismissal of the Attorney General is not on the agenda'

Netanyahu:

'Next part of judicial reform - Judicial Selection Committee'

PM Netanyahu tells Bloomberg in interview he will not pursue the entire judicial overhaul originally planned by his government.

'Next part of judicial reform - Judicial Selection Committee'

The reality behind our 'national crisis'

Some people decided we’re in a civil war, but the reality is far better than they’d want it to be. Op-ed.

The reality behind our 'national crisis'

Smotrich:

'The next step is changing the Judicial Selection Committee'

Finance Minister Smotrich says that he predicts the government will soon work to change the composition of the Judicial Selection Committee.

'The next step is changing the Judicial Selection Committee'

1 month later:

Coalition elects representative to judicial selection committee

Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer becomes 2nd Knesset rep. on judicial selection committee a month after opposition suspended talks.

Coalition elects representative to judicial selection committee

Knesset to pick additional rep. for Judicial Selection Committee

One month after coalition's defeat in vote, Knesset gathers to elect second representative for Judicial Selection Committee.

Knesset to pick additional rep. for Judicial Selection Committee

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.

Only two more judicial reform bills to be advanced

Minister Zohar warns:

'If Levin resigns, it'll lead to mass resignations in the gov't'

Culture Minister says in TV interview: The Judicial Selection Committee in its current composition is unbalanced.

'If Levin resigns, it'll lead to mass resignations in the gov't'

Stratetic adviser:

'There's open criticism of Netanyahu's leadership'

Roni Rimon, top strategic adviser, says 'rebellion' in Judicial Selection Committee vote 'rare occurrence' but unlikely to topple coalition.

'There's open criticism of Netanyahu's leadership'

Likud sanctions MK who violated coalition discipline

MK Tally Gotliv says she will appeal after being sanctioned for refusing to withdraw candidacy for Judicial Selection Committee.

Likud sanctions MK who violated coalition discipline

Lapid:

'I know who are the MKs from the coalition who voted with us'

Opposition leader says he knows who are the Likud MKs who voted for opposition's representative on Judicial Selection Committee.

'I know who are the MKs from the coalition who voted with us'

Coalition lacks options following judicial selection vote

A senior right-wing figure lists the many repercussions of the coalition's defeat in the judicial selection committee vote.

Coalition lacks options following judicial selection vote

Likud official:

'Party's judicial reform opponents will pay a price'

Likud party reckons with fact multiple MKs broke coalition discipline in judicial selection committee yesterday.

'Party's judicial reform opponents will pay a price'

Likud:

'Lapid, Gantz don't want agreements, judicial reform to advance'

Party sends message to MKs after opposition MK elected to judicial selection committee with support of 4 coalition MKs.

'Lapid, Gantz don't want agreements, judicial reform to advance'

Netanyahu: Gantz, Lapid looked for any excuse to torpedo talks

PM responds to opposition leaders' announcement that talks at President's Residence would stop until judicial selection committee forms.

Netanyahu: Gantz, Lapid looked for any excuse to torpedo talks

Lapid, Gantz freeze judicial reform talks

Opposition leaders say there is no point in continuing judicial reform negotiations as long as there is no judicial selection committee.

Lapid, Gantz freeze judicial reform talks

Coalition defeated in key judicial vote

Yesh Atid MK elected to judicial selection committee with 58-56 vote while coalition MK Tali Gottlieb receives 15-59 in secret ballot.

Coalition defeated in key judicial vote

Netanyahu to Gantz, Lapid:

'Stop the threats and come back to the talks'

Secret ballot to pick Knesset's 2 representatives on the committee to select judges ends as both sides continue to trade barbs.

'Stop the threats and come back to the talks'

PM calls to push off vote for judicial selection committee

Coalition expected to back PM's initiative to delay Knesset vote choosing MKs for judicial selection committee by one month.

PM calls to push off vote for judicial selection committee

Justice Minister Levin: 'Why are we afraid of the Opposition?'

Justice Minister expresses outrage after Netanyahu decides to give Opposition seat on Judicial Selection Committee.

Justice Minister Levin: 'Why are we afraid of the Opposition?'

Critical Knesset Vote:

Netanyahu to back Opposition MK for judicial selection committee

PM to back Opposition MK for spot on judicial selection committee - but will also agree to push parts of judicial reform unilaterally.

Netanyahu to back Opposition MK for judicial selection committee

Likud MK:

'The opposition is also elected officials'

MK Shalom Danino thinks that appointing a representative from the opposition to the Judicial Selection Committee is the right move.

'The opposition is also elected officials'

Judicial reform negotiations:

Netanyahu made compromise proposal without JM Levin's knowledge

Unbeknownst to Justice minister Prime Minister ordered negotiation team to make very generous offer regarding Judicial Selection Committee,

Netanyahu made compromise proposal without JM Levin's knowledge

Report:

Major judicial reform compromise revealed

Compromise would limit both the courts' and the politicians' influence on the Judicial Selection Committee.

Major judicial reform compromise revealed

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Judges will be appointed even if Court strikes down the law'

Justice Minister tells MKs that "the judges of the Supreme Court are in a conflict of interest." His office denies the report.

'Judges will be appointed even if Court strikes down the law'

Likud approves softened judicial selection bill

4 MKs vote against bill which would give politicians more say over Judicial Selection Committee. MK Danon calls bill a 'capitulation.'

Likud approves softened judicial selection bill

Coalition parties agree:

Legislation on judge selection to be completed before Passover

Coalition parties to promote legislation which would abolish automatic veto of judges who are members of the Judicial Selection Committee.

Legislation on judge selection to be completed before Passover

Smotrich:

Himi scandal shows current judicial selection doesn't work

Finance Minister: 'When judges are appointed in a dark room, the corruption spreads.'

Himi scandal shows current judicial selection doesn't work

The likely candidates for Supreme Court positions

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

The likely candidates for Supreme Court positions

Last-ditch attempt to block appointment of Arab judge

3 right-wing committee members boycott Knesset committee meeting.

Last-ditch attempt to block appointment of Arab judge

Yamina: Appointment of judges is 'red line' in negotiations

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

Yamina: Appointment of judges is 'red line' in negotiations

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.

Ben-Gvir on the Judicial Selection Committee?

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.

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

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

Appeal to remove Shaked ally from Judicial Selection Committee

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

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

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

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.

District Court Judges claim Justice Hayut 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.

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

Four new judges appointed to Supreme Court

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

Four new judges appointed to Supreme Court

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.'

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

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

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

'You have placed a gun on the table'

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

'You have placed a gun on the table'

MK Koren: 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 Koren: We will choose judges who share our outlook

MK Ilatov 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.

MK Ilatov Backtracks on Demand Judges Sing 'Hatikvah'

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.

Netanyahu-Liberman Deal Proves Successful

Haredi Split? United Torah Judaism 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.

Haredi Split? United Torah Judaism In-Fighting Turns Spiteful

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.

Two New Supreme Court Justices to Be Elected