In contrast, protest leader Eyal Naveh said Levin's policies make him concerned for Israel's future.
One stormed the country’s judges, the other rushed to defend them, and both shaped a cursed year’s days of awe.
The hearing was set for Tuesday but will be delayed until a date no later than October 23.
The Justice Minister and the Knesset Law Committee Chairman are the faces of the judicial reforms. They are not giving up.
The justice minister has refused to convene the Judicial Selection Committee until the section of the judicial reform that changes its makeup is passed.
"The court places itself above the government, above the Knesset, above the people and above the law," the justice minister charged.
Some 37% of the poll's respondents said that the High Court should dismiss the petitions as opposed to 34% who said it should strike down the law.
Protests are also expected to take place in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon, causing several traffic blockages throughout the city.
The Judicial Selection Committee has not met for more than a year, and during this period, various positions held by judges have been vacated.
The proposal reportedly includes softening Knesset legislation, freezing reform of the Judicial Selection Committee, and requiring a seven out of nine majority on the committee for all appointments.
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