Constitution Committee chairman sues to close WhatsApp groups

MK Simcha Rothman has requested a court order against WhatsApp groups used by protesters to track his location.

The Chief Rabbinate FOR the People of Israel

On the proposed law for appointing municipal rabbis and points raised by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed.

How should a Rabbi be chosen?

According to the Torah, the public should have a key part in determining the character of the local judges and rabbis

Rothman at INN conference:

'Every democracy undergoes change, that's what democracy is'

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the controversy surrounding the government's judicial reforms.

MK Rothman heckled after entering restaurant

'I came to disturb your evening,' protester tells MK Simcha Rothman.

MK Rothman: 'No justification for Judicial Selection Committee'

'How is the reasonableness standard connected to the Israel-US relationship?' MK Rothman asks.

MK Rothman announces:

'Votes on Reasonableness Standard Bill to begin on Monday'

Constitution Committee chairman informs committee members that the final day of discussions on the law will be this coming Sunday.

Opposition claims:

New reasonableness bill tougher than previous version

The coalition said it had 'watered down' a bill on reasonableness - but the opposition claims the newer version is even tougher.

'They are fed by the far-left'

Minister Eliyahu suggests Biden meet Justice Minister Levin

Amid heavy American criticism, Minister Amichai Eliyahu suggests Biden listen about Israeli policy from the ones who make it.

MK Rothman:

'The demonstrators are protesting democracy'

MK Simcha Rothman says demonstrators either "don't know what they're talking about or are just trying to deceive the public."

After libel claim:

JPost retracts article claiming MK supports 'Jewish terrorist'

In September, the paper published an Op-ed titled: 'Simcha Rothman's support of Jewish terrorist crosses dangerous line.'

Simcha Rothman:

Is Bernie Sanders a surprise supporter of judicial reform?

As the conservative-leaning Supreme Court passes rulings, the American left is increasingly critical of it, calling for reform.

Bill would end double social security payments for dual citizens

Constitution Committee chairman Rothman's bill ending double social security payments for dual citizens passes first reading.

Opponents of judicial reform interrupt Rothman at conference

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

Ethics Committee determines:

Rothman will not be punished for snatching megaphone

Knesset's Ethics Committee determines no sanctions will be imposed against MK Simcha Rothman following incident in New York last month.

Protestors clash with police outside event hosting MK Rothman

Violent protests broke out as MK Simcha Rothman, one of the leaders of the judicial reform, entered an event to speak.

MK Rothman:

'For too long, we tried to reach agreements with the opposition'

MK spearheading judicial reform explains difference between protests against Bennett-Lapid coalition and the current protests.

MK Rothman to INN:

US and EU help Palestinian Authority undermine Oslo Accords

MK Rothman says foreign-sponsored illegal Palestinian construction threatens peace in the region.

No agreement reached on key judicial committee appointment

Failure to reach agreement on Knesset's representatives on judicial appointments committee could jeopardize judicial overhaul talks.

Op-ed:

The Israeli left threatens murder and incites civil war

When the left began its anti-government campaign, the public expected that violence would be treated the same way as the right-wing. Op-ed.

US source:

Harris spoke of judicial reform upon learning Rothman in crowd

US source says VP decided to comment on judicial reform after she became aware of Rothman's presence at Independence Day reception.

Heckled abroad, MK Rothman warmly welcomed upon arriving home

Dozens of right-wing activists greet MK Simcha Rothman at Ben-Gurion Airport, praising him & demanding the government pass judicial reform.

Hundreds expected to greet MK Rothman at airport

Both pro and anti-judicial reform protesters are expected to wait for MK Simcha Rothman at the airport as he returns from a visit to the US.

Israeli embassy in US distressed by MK Rothman coverage

Embassy desires media focus on participation of one MK at event celebrating Israel's 75th anniversary attended by VP Harris.

Jerusalem Minister:

'I'm disappointed by how MK Rothman was treated'

Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush participates at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NYC, responds to those who criticize haredi parties.

Dershowitz backs Rothman after attack by protesters

Prof. Dershowitz to MK Rothman: There's no reason why anybody should be able to come up to you and put a megaphone in your ear.

Megaphone snatching incident:

NYPD throws out complaint against MK Rothman

MK Rothman described the incident: 'A small group of violent protesters attacked my wife and me as we walked in New York late at night.'

MK Rothman snatches megaphone from leftist protesters

MK Simcha Rothman, in NY ahead of pro-Israel parade, takes megaphone from leftist protesters shouting 'shame' at him.

New York:

Hundreds of leftist protesters: 'Shame on Rothman'

Israelis and American Jews protest outside Manhattan event attended by MK Simcha Rothman.

Rothman blasts plans to protest judicial reform at NY parade

'Isn't it enough that you damaged our unity at home and incited violence in Israel?' Judicial reform architect slams planned NY protests.

Violent protesters welcome MK Rothman to Tel Aviv panel

Police had to accompany MK Simcha Rothman to a panel discussion past hundreds of protesters against the judicial reform.

Activists demand NY Israel parade ban Israeli cabinet ministers

500 Israeli-Americans sign letter urging Celebrate Israel parade to refuse participation of delegation of ministers from Israeli government.

Constitution Committee Chair: Judicial reform talks will blow up

MK Simcha Rothman tells INN the opposition is not negotiating in good faith in the talks at the President's Residence.

MK Rothman warns

'If judicial reform doesn't pass, the government will collapse'

One of the architects of judicial overhaul warns that the government won't survive if reform isn't passed.

MK Simcha Rothman:

'The legislation of the reform shouldn't have been suspended'

MK Rothman says the opposition is not interested in a compromise on the judicial reform.

MK Rothman to INN:

'The people demand judicial reform and that is what they'll get'

MK Rothman accuses some members of the opposition and organizers of the anti-reform protests of torpedoing talks on a compromise.

Rothman to US Jewish Leaders:

'Immigration reform won't hurt US Aliyah'

Religious Zionist Party MK defends proposal to repeal 'grandchild clause,' which extends Right of Return to non-Jewish relatives of Jews.

Anti-reform protesters crash Simcha Rothman's address

Anti-judicial reform protesters disrupt speech by one of the architects of judicial reform plan.

Rightist MKs blast Netanyahu's plan to freeze judicial reform

'Stopping the judicial reform would mean surrendering to violence, anarchy, and refusal within the army,' warns Religious Zionist Party.

Watch:

Hundreds of demonstrators surround MK Rothman's car

MK Simcha Rothman exits a house in Ramat Hasharon under heavy security as anti-judicial reform protesters shout at him.

Constitution Committee leader calls for negotiation on reforms

Constitution Committee leader Simcha Rothman and Finance Minister Smotrich call for slowing reform legislation to reach a consensus.

Judicial reform:

Bill outlawing judicial review of Basic Laws to advance today

Basic Laws are Israel's approximate equivalent of a constitution.

Judicial reform:

Rothman clarifies compromise offer

'Even though opposition is boycotting us, we're extending a hand toward them,' says Constitution Committee chairman.

MK Tally Gotliv:

'This isn't compromise, it's surrender'

Likud MK reacts to government's offer to limit use of majority on Judicial Selection Committee.

Bill to change Central Election Committee splits coalition

According to the bill, the committee head will be appointed by the committee and Knesset Speaker and will not be a Supreme Court judge.

MK Rothman to introduce watered-down version of reform

Senior member from haredi party says there is a willingness to compromise on Override Clause in exchange for better draft law.

Israel's judicial reform plan explained

How Israel became embroiled in its most divisive public debate in years, what the reforms would do, and why some oppose them.

Judicial reform:

Rothman meets President: We'll talk despite the lies about us

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman to meet President Herzog after Herzog demands govt. halt judicial reform bills.

Constitution Committee to discuss changes to judicial reforms

Coalition refuses President Herzog's demand to stop the judicial reform legislation, but may move to unilaterally soften bills.

Constitution committee chair:

'Protesters don't accept election results'

Constitution Committee chairman Simcha Rothman tells BBC that protesters 'don't like the fact that Netanyahu is in office'.

MK Rothman cancels Tel Aviv meeting after death threat

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman MK Simcha Rothman cancels meeting at Israel Bar Association as protestors gather at site.

Judicial reform:

Protests based on 'fundamental misunderstanding' says MK Rothman

'Opposition MKs willing to negotiate with Hamas, but not with Bibi or the Justice Minister,' says chairman of Constitutional Committee.

Judicial reform:

1,000 Likud members pen letter of support for judicial overhaul

'Amendments will restore public confidence in the judicial system,' Likud members stress.

Man tries to enter home of MK Rothman

The man, who claimed he wanted to talk to the MK, was stopped by a security guard and was removed from the property.

MK Rothman to Diaspora Jews:

'Don’t believe the lies. Read the bill'

Head of Knesset Constitution Committee speaks in English at the Knesset, appeals to Jews abroad.

8 arrested

Protesters try to block rightist MKs from judicial reform vote

Major Jerusalem protest planned ahead of vote on judicial reform bill, as protesters try to prevent rightist MKs from reaching the Knesset.

Returning power to democracy:

Understanding the Israeli judicial reform

Head of the Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee explains the 'Zion Will Be Delivered With Justice' work plan.

Coalition cancels vote on key bill in judicial reform package

In apparent concession aimed at jumpstarting compromise talks with the Opposition, Coalition nixes planned vote on Override Clause.

After Lapid and Gantz:

President Herzog meets MK Rothman

President repeats his call for negotiations and for reaching that will benefit the State of Israel and its citizens.

MK Rothman:

Ready to make weighty compromises if opposition supports reform

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman says he is willing to compromise on judicial reforms, but won't halt legislation.