Simcha Rothman

Simcha Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Soldiers returning from Gaza won't tolerate divisive rhetoric'

MK Simcha Rothman says that the Supreme Court was mistaken to have ruled on the Reasonableness Standard during the war.

MK Rothman proposes: 10/7 terrorists won't receive free lawyers

'No justification for State of Israel providing legal representation to Hamas Nukhba terrorists,' MK Simcha Rothman says.

New law bans consumption of Hamas, ISIS, publications

Knesset plenum approves new bill banning consumption of terror-inciting content.

MK Simcha Rothman:

'We must be united. It's good versus evil. Choose wisely.'

MK Rothman initiates steps for enacting legislation against online incitement to terror

MK Rothman:

'When I was spat at, no one was arrested'

MK Simcha Rothman called out the police for arresting suspects for spitting at Christians.

Teen pulls knife on MK Rothman's security guards

14-year-old draws knife on MK's guards in 'Four Species Market' in Jerusalem.

Rothman vs Ben-Gvir:

'Your intentions are good, your actions are not'

Religious Zionism party MK opposes plan by Otzma Yehudit leader to hold another prayer service at site of Yom Kippur clashes in Tel Aviv.

MK Rothman to Supreme Court:

'Even discussing this is a failure of the system'

Justice Amit asked that MK Rothman end his remarks in court after Rothman directed severe criticism at the judges.

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Hearing on reduction of the reasonablity standard begins

All 15 Supreme Court judges will rule on the reduction of the reasonability standard. The ruling is not expected to be published today.

Full Supreme Court to hear petition on reasonableness standard

All fifteen members of Israel's Supreme Court will hear petitions for and against the reasonableness standard law.

Simcha Rothman:

'Concern of bias and harm to appearance of justice'

Constitution Cmte. chair appeals after Supreme Court's top justice refuses to disqualify herself from discussion on reasonableness standard.

Supreme Court rules that President is not biased

The Supreme Court has ruled that Supreme Court president Esther Hayut will not be disqualified from ruling on the reasonability standard.

MK Rothman to INN:

'Government needs AG, I'm not sure who Baharav-Miara represents'

'My way has never been to boycott anyone; disagreements can be harsh but at the same time we can hold discourse,' MK Simcha Rothman says.

Constitution committee chair:

'I will respect any ruling of a court bound by the law'

MK Simcha Rothman caused uproar by insinuating he would not accept the Supreme Court's ruling to reverse the reasonability standard law.

Rothman demands:

Disqualify Hayut from hearing Reasonableness Law petitions

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman writes that Supreme Court president's anti-judicial reform speech proves her bias in case.

Rothman on Gideon Sa'ar:

'He's always been consistent on the issue of infiltrators'

MK Simcha Rothman praises former Justice Minister's actions against infiltrators.

New law could reduce powers of Supreme Court president

The coalition is considering a new law that would remove one of the most significant powers of the Supreme Court president.

MKs hold emergency tour of threatened archaeological sites

UNESCO is preparing to declare ancient Jericho and the Second Temple-era Jewish city a 'Palestinian heritage site.'

MK Rothman: 'Comittee may impeach the Attorney General'

The Constitution Committee chairman says that the investigation into the Pegasus spyware may lead to charges against the Attorney General.

Tragedy in Switzerland:

Son of hassidic rebbe killed in paragliding accident

Avrohom Moshe Rabinowitz was the grandson of the Lugano Biala Rebbe, Rabbi Bezalel Simcha Rabinowicz.

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.

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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.