judicial reform

Likud source:

Gov't will not act if Supreme Ct overturns Basic Law

Sources in Israel's coalition say government does not intend to renew legislation on judicial reform, so long as war with Hamas continues.

Supreme Court to speed up ruling publication after leak to press

In light of a reported ruling on the Reasonableness Standard, the Supreme Court has decided to advance publication of the formal ruling.

Justice Minister:

Supreme Court mustn't issue controversial ruling during wartime

Justice Min. Levin blasts Supreme Court for ruling on judicial reform: 'Act responsibly during wartime, don't create deep rift in nation.'

Otzma Yehudit MK: Supreme Court is calling for civil war

MK Almog Cohen warns against the Supreme Court ruling on the reasonability standard during wartime.

Report:

Supreme Court to rule on 'Reasonableness' Basic Law soon

Amit Segal reports Supreme Court to take unprecedented step of striking down a Basic Law while Israel is at war.

Kaplan Force’ and the ‘Swords of Iron’ war

Hamas put a stop to the judicial reform protests that filled Israeli streets and channeled that into unity. At least, for now. Opinion.

Protest org. apologizes for using fallen soldiers in campaign

Brothers in Arms published an ad claiming the government does not care about fallen soldiers, angering bereaved families.

Justice Minister Levin:

'I'm not dealing with the judicial reform now'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin spoke about his efforts to establish an emergency government.

Israel didn't start this war, but Israel must finish

Despite the grief, despite the ongoing war, there are things that must be said, so that they may make a permanent impression.Opinion.

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.

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.

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.

Message in 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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Precedent-setting:

Judge allows Tel Aviv municipality to take part in protests

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

MK Maoz:

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

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

Fmr. PM 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.

Henry Kissinger:

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

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

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.

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.

Unity govt. possible?

Gantz discusses joining govt. with party members

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

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'

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.

Protest leaders file police complaint against Netanyahu

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

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.

Fmr. Ambassador Oren:

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

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

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.

Complaint against ambassador who attended Sup. Court hearing

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

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.

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.'

Minister Levin:

'The Supreme court is above the government'

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

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.

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.'

Anti-government group meets with leading rabbi, Thomas Friedman

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

Coalition considering altered reform plan

The new plan would seek to combine elements of the original plan with parts of President Herzog's proposal.

Herzog:

'There's broad support for a compromise'

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

Nobel Prize winner: 'I will not take part in a civil war'

Prof. Yisrael Aumann claims that Israel is already in the midst of a coup - and that he will surrender rather than fight.

MK Kahana:

'Coalition made a mistake, now we need a compromise'

Kahana: 'It is clear that we need the judicial reform to balance the authorities, but we need broad consensus to prevent polarization.'

Gantz:

'If there is a way to reach agreements - I will be there'

National Unity chairman comments on Supreme Court hearing on the petitions against the reduction of the reasonableness standard.

Likud to Supreme Court:

'Striking down Basic Laws crosses a red line'

Party warns justices striking down Reasonableness Standard law would 'remove sovereignty from the people.

Justice Hayut:

'Only mortal blow to democracy justifies overriding Basic Law'

Supreme Court President tells A-G's representative: 'We can’t nullify Basic Laws every other day. '

Israel considering formal protest against German ambassador

The Israeli government is considering a formal diplomatic rebuke after the German ambassador arrived at the Supreme Court hearing.

During Supreme Court hearing:

Justice Sohlberg blasts fellow Supreme Court justices

Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg criticizes colleagues, urges them to 'be faithful to history.'

Watch: MK lashes out at judges from court gallery

Likud MK Tally Gotliv interrupted the hearing on the reasonableness standard and was rebuked by the Supreme Court president.

The anti Judicial Reform protest movement is doomed to failure

The protest movement wants Israel to be a democracy, without its being a Jewish state. That will never go over. Op-ed.

Legal expert estimates: Supreme Court will invalidate Basic Law

Prof. Barak Medina estimates Supreme Court will invalidate amendment to reasonableness standard - but it won't change things significantly.

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.