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News and updates about judicial reform

Leftists can’t figure out why they’re so unpopular

Real Israelis are turned off by miserable people, such as you and your constant kvetching. Op-ed.

Leftists can’t figure out why they’re so unpopular

Chief Rabbi to President: 'There are many who are afraid to express an opinion of peace'

President Herzog visited the Sukkah of Rabbi David Lau, who praised the president for his efforts to bring reach a national consensus.

'There are many who are afraid to express an opinion of peace'

Tel Aviv protest leader: 'We don't disturb prayers, this isn't why we protest'

A senior figure in the protest against the government denounces the interruption of Yom Kippur prayers in the city.

'We don't disturb prayers, this isn't why we protest'

Message in anti-government protest group: 'Our situation isn't good, we are few'

A message posted in a social media group for anti-government protesters warns Yom Kippur violence severely impacted support for protest.

Message in protest group: 'Our situation isn't good, we are few'

Kohelet Forum leader: 'The coalition will have to learn how to govern responsibly'

Moshe Koppel, director of the Kohelet Policy Forum, tells the Wall Street Journal where the judicial reform should go next.

'The coalition will have to learn how to govern responsibly'

Justice Minister: If I had the power to fire the A-G, I'd do it immediately

Minister Levin says Attorney General Baharav-Miara's positions are too extreme even for the Supreme Court.

'If I had the power to fire the A-G, I'd do it immediately'

Ayelet Shaked: Supreme Court does not need to interfere in everything

Former Justice Minister warns: 'This is a Basic Law - the Supreme Court does not have a source giving it the authority to intervene.'

Supreme Court does not need to interfere in everything

Minister Levin: 'Court's decision will overturn election results'

Yariv Levin says that those petitioning Incapacitation Law are looking to depose PM Netanyahu because they couldn't win the elections.

'Court's decision will overturn election results'

11 justices attend: Supreme Court holds hearing on invalidation of Basic Law

Government threatens: Court interference in legislation may lead to re-legislation with different wording, in order to bypass court.

Supreme Court holds hearing on invalidation of Basic Law

Upcoming conference: Do judicial reform opponents provide weapons to the ICC?

During a conference next week, panelists will debate whether the opponents of the plan give fule to investigate Israel.

Do judicial reform opponents provide weapons to the ICC?

President Herzog: 'We are in a domestic state of emergency'

At the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War president called on the nation to overcome inner conflict.

'We are in a domestic state of emergency'

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'

Judge allows Tel Aviv municipality to take part in protests in precedent-setting ruling

Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen says mayor, other city officials may support anti-government protests.

Judge allows Tel Aviv municipality to take part in protests

IDF investigating soldier who sang 'Hatikva' at protest

'Kaplan Force' says soldier had permission from his commanders to sing at protest. IDF says act violates military orders.

IDF investigating soldier who sang 'Hatikva' at protest

Hasidim from Brooklyn put tefillin on protesters outside UN

Hundreds of Chabad-Lubavitch hasidim arrive at the UN on Friday, offering protesters for and against the judicial reform to lay tefillin.

Hasidim from Brooklyn put tefillin on protesters outside UN

Poll: Most Israelis oppose holding anti-Netanyahu protests in the US

A full 53% of Israelis oppose the anti-government protests held during PM Netanyahu's visit to the US.

Most Israelis oppose holding anti-Netanyahu protests in the US

Pro-Netanyahu activists rally in New York

Pro-government activists gather in New York to counter anti-reform protests. 'We'll show the world New York stands with the Prime Minister.'

Pro-Netanyahu activists rally in New York

Watch: Netanyahu thanks right-wing protesters in New York

The PM & his wife went out to the activists demonstrating in support of the gov't outside the hotel where the Netanyahus are staying in NY.

Netanyahu thanks right-wing protesters in New York

Likud: Ehud Barak a megalomaniac who wants to be PM at any cost'

Ruling party accuses former PM of incitement after he says 'lives will be lost' in fight against judicial reforms.

'Ehud Barak a megalomaniac who wants to be PM at any cost'

MK Avi Maoz: 'Take a break from the reform, cost of living is top priority'

Maoz calls on government to focus on economic issues - cost of living is top priority, appeals to protest leaders

'Take a break from the reform, cost of living is priority'

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak: 'Lives will be lost in fight against judicial reform'

Former Prime Minister says protest movement will do anything to stop the Israeli government's judicial reform plan.

'Lives will be lost in fight against judicial reform'

Henry Kissinger: 'I'm worried about the concessions to the Saudis they are far-reaching'

Former US Sec. of State discussed negotiations between the US and Saudi Arabia, the political situation in Israel, and the Yom Kippur War.

'I'm worried about the concessions to the Saudis'

MK Tal: 'Protests against Netanyahu are protests against Israel'

MK Ohad Tal says this is the first time that Israeli anti-government protesters are standing alongside PLO protesters outside the UN.

'Protests against Netanyahu are protests against Israel'

Lilud MK: 'The opposition had no problem saying these things'

MK Nissim Vaturi reminds Israel's opposition of some of the comments made against Netanyahu in the wake of remarks by the Prime Minister.

Lilud MK: 'The opposition had no problem saying these things'

Gantz discusses joining govt. with party members

National Unity party holds meeting in which possibility of joining the current government is raised.

Gantz discusses joining govt. with party members

Likud clarifies: ‘Netanyahu has not scrapped the judicial reform’

The Likud corrected the Prime Minister’s statement that during a meeting with Elon Musk, he called Levin's original proposal 'bad'

Netanyahu has not scrapped the judicial reform

Minister Silman: Everyone sees today what I saw a year and a half ago

Environmental Protection Minister links her decision to leave the previous government with the protests against Netanyahu in the US.

'Everyone sees today what I saw a year and a half ago'

Protest leaders file police complaint accusing Netanyahu of incitement

Leaders of anti-judicial protest movement accuse PM of incitement against them over statement that they 'join up with the PLO, Iran.'

Protest leaders file police complaint against Netanyahu

Likud MK:'Brothers in Arms is slandering Israel'

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky denounced the anti-reform protest organization as the next generation of Breaking the Silence.

'Brothers in Arms is slandering Israel'

Fmr. Ambassador Oren: 'The protesters feel they have support of the Biden administration'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren criticized the planned protests against PM Netanyahu in the US.

'The protesters feel they have support of the Biden admin.'

Protest leaders fear biblical law will overturn democracy

Activists against the judicial reform explain why they believe the current coalition poses such a danger to the state.

Protest leaders fear biblical law will overturn democracy

Complaint against ambassador who attended Supreme Court hearing

Israel has lodged a formal protest against the German ambassador's decision to attend the hearing on the reasonability standard.

Complaint against ambassador who attended Sup. Court hearing

Israeli Ambassador to the UN: 'UN not the right place for protests against the government'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan says protests at the UN are needless since the decisions are made in Israel.

'UN not the right place for protests against the government'

Justice Min.: Judiciary is against most of the Israeli public

Justice Min. Levin to CBS: 'Judiciary is controlled by the elite, I want to balance its power.'

Justice Min.: Judiciary is against most of the Israeli public

Min. Levin: The Supreme court is above the government, even above the will of the people

Justice Minister in interview with "60 Minutes": No democracy can accept a situation where the government won't be able to pass any bill.

'The Supreme court is above the government'

Anti-government protests: Thousands to demonstrate at airport ahead of Netanyahu's flight

Anti-government protesters will meet PM Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport as he departs for the US.

Thousands to demonstrate at airport ahead of Netanyahu's flight

US supporters fume: $20,000 to meet with the leader of the anti-government protests?

Anti-gov't protest organizations offer 'price list' fundraiser, enraging potential donors - and then backtrack, claiming 'editing mistake.'

$20,000 to meet with the leader of the anti-government protests?

Anti-government group meets with leading Zionist rabbi and Thomas Friedman

Members of reservist protest group hosted Merkaz Harav head Rabbi Yaakov Shapira and NYT analyst Thomas Friedman to discuss judicial reform.

Anti-government group meets with leading rabbi, Thomas Friedman

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

Herzog: There's broad support for a compromise, now the leadership has to make a decision

President reveals he presented a compromise proposal to the coalition and the opposition on judicial reform.

'There's broad support for a compromise'