Simcha Rothman

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.

Judicial reform:

Justice Minister calls to meet Opposition leaders tonight

Opposition leader Lapid says he will only agree to meet Justice Min. Levin, Constitution Committee chair Rothman if legislation is halted.

Chaos in Knesset committee:

14 MKs ejected during debate on judicial reform

Opposition members sang, screamed, jumped over tables, and sat on the floor.

Judicial Reform Compromise:

Judicial committee chief endorses Herzog's reform compromise

Simcha Rothman invites Opposition, chief justice to negotiate with Coalition, says president's proposed compromise not far from his own plan

Rothman to MK Kariv: Don't preach morality to me

Labor MK says Constitution Committee chairman dishonoring Shabbat terror victims by holding debate on judicial reforms today.

Netanyahu, Levin:

No compromise on judicial reform until after 1st reading

PM, Justice Minister reportedly determined to pass judicial reform bill in its current form in its first reading.

Harley Lippman:

'We have many enemies, they respect strength'

Harley Lippman, CEO of Genesis 10, spoke at the Israel Heritage event in NYC with Mike Pompeo and MK Simcha Rothman.

MK Simcha Rothman:

'We will never give an inch, this is our homeland'

MK Simcha Rothman speaks at the Israel Heritage Foundation event in NYC, praises Mike Pompeo for strengthening US relationship with Israel.

MK Rothman to submit new judicial reform bill in coming days

Knesset Constitution Committee chairman's bill reportedly more moderate on controversial changes than Minister Levin's.

Judicial reform:

Government legal counsel will not be binding

MK Simcha Rothman's bill delineates authority of Attorney-General, ministry legal advisers.

Judicial Reform Plan:

Left-wing lawmakers ejected from raucous Knesset hearing

As Knesset committee formally begins deliberations on sweeping judicial reform plan, multiple Opposition MKs ejected for disrupting hearing.

Religious Zionism MKs accused of promoting racial discrimination

MKs Simcha Rotman and Orit Strook spoke in favor of reducing Israel's ban on racial discrimination.

MK Rothman:

'EU interference doesn't bring peace, just intensifies conflict'

MK Simcha Rothman responds to document showing EU plan to help PA take control of Area C.

Judging a Court by its system: Interview with MK Simcha Rothman

Answers to crucial questions, such as how the Israeli justice system differs from the American one. Interview.

MK Rothman attacks Lapid:

'Illegal to call on municipalities not to cooperate with gov't'

MK Simcha Rothman attacks outgoing PM Lapid for open letter to municipalities: 'Criminal offense and worse than attack on the Capitol.'

Haredi settlement movement: Gantz is plotting against us

After youth were violently evicted from outpost, MK's Rotman and Levin send stern letters to Defense Minister Benny Gantz

Police ask A-G to investigate MK Rothman after shofar blown

Police accuse MK Rothman of obstructing them, violating court order, taking weapon of arrested man after shofar blown at Golden Gate.

MK Simcha Rothman:

‘If we want a Jewish state, Lapid is not the answer’

Responding to Lapid's two-state solution UN speech, MK Atty. Simcha Rothman slams right wing MKs who joined gov for misleading voters.

Right-wing MK sues Jerusalem Post for libel

'Jerusalem Post's editor was Naftali Bennett's advisor and penned a book for Yoaz Hendel,' says Religious Zionist Party MK Simcha Rothman.

MK Simcha Rothman:

PM Lapid is an 'opportunist' who doesn't want judicial reforms

The Religious Zionist Party's MK Atty. Simcha Rothman on why the justice system needs reform and how his party is attracting Anglo voters.

Religious Zionism MK threatens Jerusalem Post with libel suit

Post published article accusing MK Rothman of "supporting a Jewish terrorist."

MK Simcha Rothman: I'm not angry with Jonathan Pollard

Religious Zionist Party MK chides Pollard over his endorsement of Ayelet Shaked. 'I'm not mad at you - I once believed in her, too.' Op-ed.

MK Rotman:

'No place in Knesset for MK who is against flag, anthem'

MK Simcha Rotman reacts to Balad leader MK Sami Abou Shahadeh's call to change Israeli flag, national anthem and cancel Law of Return.

I can’t take Israeli elections anymore

The only party that stuck to its promises and ideology is having primaries and you can still register to vote in them if you act now.Op-ed.

MK Atty. Simcha Rothman:

‘For many years the left was global and the right was local’

The conservative battle to ‘defend the people from international progressive liberal tyranny’ is going global, says MK Atty. Simcha Rothman.

Settlement leader:

'We haven't seen such violence since the Expulsion'

Dagan, MK Simcha Rotman, Nachala head arrive at site of new community in Samaria. "The Lapid government is responsible for the violence."

Right-wing MK: How can the coalition justify another election?

MK Simcha Rothman questions coalition MKs for their willingness to sit in a government with 'terror-supporters' while boycotting Netanyahu.

Religious Zionist Party MK:

'The government fell because it relied on terror supporters'

Right-wing lawmaker appears on Newsmax TV, predicting Netanyahu will likely return as prime minister after elections.

Religious Zionism MK: Why pay social security twice?

American Israeli citizens currently pay two sets of Social Security fees. A new bill in the Knesset seeks to change that.

Watch: Bennett advisor hints anti-Netanyahu bill to proceed

MK Simcha Rothman of the Religious Zionism party says such a measure would be struck down as soon as the Right regains control.

Evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar

MK Rothman: The government is lying to the Supreme Court

MK Simcha Rothman visits area to which residents of illegal Bedouin outpost were to be transferred.

MK Rothman:

'Govt. must respond to Ben & Jerry's anti-Israel videos'

MK Simcha Rothman demands govt. act under BDS law against Unilever over Nen & Jerry's forcing employees to watch anti-Israel videos.

MK Simcha Rothman:

'Israel's the only country where a court adopted a constitution'

Religious Zionist MK slams Israeli Supreme Court's judicial activism. Read the full speech from the Tikvah Fund Jewish Leadership Conference

MK Rothman to Sa'ar:

'Get a hold of yourself, we're headed towards tragedy'

MK Simcha Rothman calls on Justice Minister to back the appointment of conservative judges to the Supreme Court.

MK Rotman:

'Left-wing govt fear behind British org tweet against Smotrich'

Religious Zionism MK accuses Bennett-Lapid govt. of writing tweet by Board of Deputies of British Jews calling on Smotrich to go back.

What security fence? Thousands enter via breaches every day

Jewish residents of western Samaria accuse IDF & Border Police of turning a blind eye to massive infiltration on a daily basis.

MK Rotman 'leaves no stone unturned' to return father home

MK Rotman travels to prison to release married Yeshiva student with a new baby arrested for issues in bureaucracy with the IDF.

'Shaked, Yamina, and coalition are in Mansour Abbas' pocket'

MK Simcha Rothman says Ra'am being in coalition prevents enforcement of citizenship law unless significant changes are made.

Shaked and Rothman agree on Supreme Court Candidates

Shaked and Rothman agree on Supreme Court Candidates, but clash over new Citizenship Laws.

Israeli MK: Gov needs to fix immigration law, not play politics

Arutz Sheva speaks to MK Attorney Simcha Rotman about the new session of the Knesset.

Meretz threatens new elections over Shaked deal with MK Rotman

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked, Religious Zionism party MK reach deal on the Basic Law: Immigration, angering Meretz party.

MK Rotman: Don't boycott Ben & Jerry's

Religious Zionism party MK says Israeli company which owns the Ben & Jerry's brand will not boycott Judea and Samaria.