US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel

Visit to Israel will likely focus on concluding Phase A of the deal to end the war in Gaza.

Herzog refraining from issuing full pardons for Jewish prisoners

Minister Yariv Levin asked the President to pardon six Jewish prisoners to counteract the release of Arab terrorists. Herzog is considering the request.

Will the Oct. 7th terrorists be put to death?

Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MKs Simcha Rothman and Yulia Malinovsky will advance a bill to accelerate trials of Nukhba terrorists behind the October 7th Massacre.

'Judenrat, beast!':

Likud MK removed for hurling abuse at court marshals

MK Tally Gotliv removed from a hearing on the Qatar-gate scandal in the Lod District Court this morning after a clash with a court marshal.

A-G to Supreme Court:

'Levin locked office to undermine my work'

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara tells Supreme Court that Justice Minister Levin's order to change office locks violates court rulings and aims to damage her status.

Security increased for Minister Levin after building locked

Unknown person or persons lock front gate of the parking lot of the building where Justice Minister Yariv Levin lives, forcing residents to break the lock to leave.

Locks changed, Attorney General left outside

The driver of Justice Minister Yariv Levin changes the lock on the Attorney General’s office. Levin’s office confirms: The locks were changed; it is the Minister’s office.

Despite the disputes:

Justice Min. and Supreme Court chief working together

Despite rift, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit holding discussions on appointment of judges to the Magistrate and District Courts.

Government votes to remove Attorney General

On Monday evening, the government unanimously approved a proposal by Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin to immediately end the tenure of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

Defying The Supreme Court:

Government to vote on dismissing Attorney General

The government is expected to immediately begin the process of finding a new Attorney General after the vote to dismiss Gali Baharav-Miara.

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Everything is ready for first step toward sovereignty'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the issue of sovereignty: "We are close to the first step and must make a supreme effort to start this process in practice."

Government responds to court on petitions against AG's dismissal

Government argues it is unreasonable to force it to continue working with a legal official who is politically motivated and has long since lost its full confidence in it.

Govt. approves initiation of dismissal proceedings against AG

The government approved today (Sunday) the proposal of Justice Minister Yariv Levin to initiate impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara in a precedent-setting step, which could trigger wide-ranging political and legal consequences.

AG slams proposal to dismiss her as politically driven

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara releases scathing legal opinion denouncing a government-backed proposal allowing her dismissal without traditional oversight, warning it would politicize the role and erode the rule of law.

Justice Minister Levin:

'I do not recognize Judge Yitzhak Amit'

Justice Minister states in TV interview that Judge Yitzhak Amit "is not the President of the Supreme Court - I do not recognize him and will not recognize him because he was elected through an invalid and illegal process."

New Rules:

Justice Minister pushes new process for dismissing AG

Justice Minister Yariv Levin has recently submitted a proposal aiming to revise the procedure for removing the Attorney General.

Attorney General fights division of her role

After the cabinet approved the change to the Attorney General's role, Gali Baharav-Miara claimed that the move was intended to influence the Netanyahu trial.

Committee decides:

Police Internal Investigations Department to be independent body

The committee was created due to the State Comptroller's criticism recommends removing the Police Internal Investigations Unit from the control of the Prosecutor's Office.

Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as Dep. Chief Justice

Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg sworn in as court's Deputy Chief Justice, minister who boycotted Chief Justice's swearing-in ceremony attends Sohblerg's.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.

Justice Minister draws red line for Supreme Court

Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls on government not to work with ISA chief Ronen Bar if Supreme court cancels his dismissal. 'You'll see that he'll get up and leave.'

'Contempt for govt.'

A-G absent from cabinet meeting on her dismissal

Justice Minister Levin criticizes Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for not showing up for the cabinet's meeting to discuss her dismissal from her position.

Attorney General:

'Government trying to be above law; we will not be deterred'

Attorney General due to forgo today's Cabinet meeting regarding her dismissal, sends curt letter to government.

PM Netanyahu:

We won't allow this to happen anymore - the people are the boss

Prime Minister slams judiciary at government meeting, says Israel will not allow judiciary to appoint itself in charge of all decision-making. 'That is the Platonian method.'

Yariv Levin on dismissal of Ronen Bar: Jurists will not decide

Justice Minister Yariv Levin calls to ignore the Attorney General's attempt to halt the dismissal of Shin Bet chief.

Justice Minister Levin launches move to impeach Attorney General

Justice Minister Yariv Levin sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary to advance a motion of no-confidence against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for her 'inappropriate conduct.'

Justice Minister:

'We don't support the cannabis law, only the freedom to vote'

The cabinet committee approved a free vote on the bill to regulate the use of cannabis, without party lines.

Justice Minister lowers passing grade of bar exam

Justice Minister Yariv Levin signed regulations lowering the passing score for the December 2024 Bar Association certification exam from 60 to 56.

Yitzhak Amit to be sworn in, PM, Justice Min. to boycott ceremony

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin will not attend the swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, after the police and court refused to investigate the allegations against him.

Supreme Court Justices' proposal to coalition rejected outright

Supreme Court Justices asked coalition representatives to submit names of two district judges to replace Esther Hayut and Anat Baron.

Yitzhak Amit elected as Supreme Court President

Coalition representatives boycott vote to elect Justice Yitzhak Amit as President of the Israeli Supreme Court. Justice Minister Levin refuses to recognize the appointment.

Justice Minister vs AG:

Levin's request rejected, Judicial Selection Cmte to meet Sunday

Supreme Court rejects Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to delay Judicial Selection Committee meeting in order to investigate complaints against Supreme Court's acting head Yitzhak Amit.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'I demand personal supervision of Samaria shooting investigation'

MK Limor Son Har-Melech urges the Justice Minister for oversight and transparency in the investigation of the police shooting incident that left four teens injured.

AG to Justice Minister:

Judicial Selection Committee must meet on Sunday

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara pens sharp letter to Justice Minister Yariv Levin, ordering him to drop investigation of conflict of interest complaints against Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit.

Minister Haim Katz to receive Otzma Yehudit's portfolios

After Minister Yariv Levin declined the offer, Minister Haim Katz will replace the ministers from the Otzma Yehudit Party who left the coalition.

Gadi Eisenkot's surprising support for Yariv Levin

In a discussion with members of National Unity Party, MK Eisenkot says that the outline of Ministers Sa'ar and Levin is not so bad and speaks out against the seniority system.

Police refuse to investigate Supreme Court Justice

The police and Attorney General claim there is insufficient evidence of conflict of interest to proceed against Justice Yitzhak Amit.

Justice Minister Levin demands clarification from Judge Amit

Yariv Levin sent a letter demanding Judge Amit clarify recent allegations of non-disclosure and conflict of interest.

Haredi parties' ultimatum on Sa'ar-Levin judicial reform deal

The haredi political parties announced that they will only support the full judicial reform deal reached by the Foreign and Justice Ministers if the Draft Law enshrining haredi exemptions from military service is passed.

Ministers Levin & Sa'ar unveil:

New compromise judicial reform proposal

Proposal would process of enacting quasi-constitutional Basic Laws and composition of judicial selection committees.

Justice Minister:

'No place for any violence against judges, public figures'

Minister Yariv Levin addresses event marking 20 years since the murder of District Court Judge Adi Azar.

Justice Minister bars judges from academia

Yariv Levin has decided to prevent judges from taking on teaching roles.

Coalition leaders decide on 'hearing' for Attorney General

Leaders of the parties in the coalition reportedly decided to hold a "hearing" for Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, but leave it to Justice Minister Yariv Levin to decide when and how the process will take place.

Minister Levin:

'I held back, the judges of the Supreme Court escalated'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin publishes lengthy post, says the justices of the Supreme Court left him no choice but to act to restore the powers of the government.

Supreme Court orders Levin to hold vote for Court President

The Israeli Supreme Court gave a January 16th deadline for the Justice Minister to bring the selection of the Supreme Court President to a vote in the Judicial Selection Committee.

Supreme Court refuses external experts for selection committee

Judges on the Judicial Selection Committee informed the Justice Minister they oppose summoning external experts to their meetings.

'It's time'

Minister Levin calls for advancement of judicial reform

Justice Minister Yariv Levin responds to firing of illumination bombs at Netanyahu's private home: Rampant violence by those who are trying to dismantle the country from within.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Ben Gvir and Smotrich are the threat, not Hamas'

Former Chief of Staff Dan Halutz says in left-wing demonstration that ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich and Levin are the existential threat to the country and not the various terrorist organizations.

Smotrich opposed Nasrallah elimination? 'Fake report'

TV report claims Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Yariv Levin and David Amsalem opposed Nasrallah's elimination. All three ministers reject the report.

Report:

Contacts between Netanyahu and Sa'ar continue, Levin is mediating

Minister Yariv Levin is conducting the talks with Sa'ar and his party, in order to complete the process of having Sa'ar join the government immediately after Netanyahu's return from the United Nations.

Report:

Justice Min. asked AG to investigate PM to prevent ICC warrants

AG Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly dismisses request to open criminal probe against Netanyahu and Gallant to prevent ICC from issuing warrants, saying the ICC would not accept such a move.

Prof. Yuval Elbashan:

'Suitable compromise is electing Sohlberg as Supreme President'

Prof. Yuval Elbashan calls on Minister Yariv Levin to give up on abolishing the seniority system and Judge Yitzhak Amit to give up on his dream of becoming Supreme Court President.

Supreme Court rules:

Levin must allow the appointment of a Supreme Court President

After failing to reach a compromise, the Supreme Court has issued an order for Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee and allow a vote that would lead to the appointment of a permanent Supreme Court President. Levin: ' I will not be able to work with a president who is appointed illegally by their friends and is illegitimate in the eyes of the public.

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.

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.

Return of the Judicial Reform:

Min. of Justice Levin: 'Starting point is change in High Court'

During the cabinet meeting held today, Justice Minister Yariv Levin supported renewal of the judicial reform frozen during the war.

Ben-Gvir calls to split AG position from government

Justice Minister refuses to discuss bill which would grant responsibility for prosecution to State Attorney instead of to Attorney General.

Knesset Approves:

Greater legal aid for Holocaust survivors

A new amendment will grant survivors free legal representation in a variety of fields with no need to prove financial eligibility.

Supreme Court appointments:

Justice Min. supports Yitzhak Amit as Chief Justice?

Justice Min. Levin offers compromise on Supreme Court appointments, paving the way for Yitzhak Amit to become Chief Justice.

Two gov. ministers disqualify promotion of judge

Ministers Levin and Strock disqualify judge’s promotion, because she commuted the punishment of Arab rioters during Operation Guardian of the Walls.