Judicial Reform
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
More than two years after October 7, the governing coalition continues to advance sweeping institutional reforms, while legislation addressing recovery, reserve burdens, and accountability lags.
Israeli protest leaders to join forces with Democrats in next election, Yair Golan announces
Connecting the dots: The deep state is not hidden, it runs Israel - opinion
High Court of Justice nullifies govt’s dismissal of attorney-general, Baharav-Miara to remain
Return of judicial reform: Knesset committee prepares new Sa'ar-Levin bill
The new bill is based on a joint proposal by Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and is expected to pass into law by the end of February.
Legislation of Levin-Sa’ar judicial reform compromise to begin next week
The initial bill was approved for its second and third reading in March 2023, but was frozen after mass protests broke out in the wake of former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s warning.
Former A-G Mandelblit: Judicial reform compromise is 'rotten,' will weaken High Court - exclusive
Sa'ar and Levin pitched the proposal as "evolutionary and not revolutionary," but according to Mandelblit, the proposal was indeed revolutionary.
Survey presented at IDI conference shows clear public opposition to judicial reform
The findings of the conference continue to shed light on the deep division within Israeli society over proposed judicial reforms, with the majority concerned about maintaining checks and balances.
How the Israeli system actually works (or fails) may surprise you - opinion
The judicial selection process is complex, involving input by judges, the Israel Bar Association, and Knesset.
Judicial reform: Out of grief, a new dialogue - a call for compromise after Oct. 7 - analysis
Many Israelis are hungry for leaders free from the straitjacket of ideology, untainted by the cynicism of cutthroat politics, and driven by integrity and love of country.
Coalition intends to pass revamped judicial selection committee bill by end of February
Levin’s 2023 proposal would have given the government a majority on the committee and, thus, the power to appoint judges as it saw fit.
To stop the Israeli exodus, we need a constitution - opinion
Israel's record-high emigration isn't just about war and economics – it's about a deeper crisis of democracy that only constitutional reform can solve.
Israeli opposition makes slight gain, holds majority over Netanyahu's coalition - poll
According to the survey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition earned just 48 seats.
'Nothing' more important than firing A-G, even Gaza hostages, Israeli minister says
Eliyahu doubled down on his comments, stating that "the path to releasing the hostages hinges on a complete military victory."
