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
'Disastrous initiatives': Ex-Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut slams gov't calls for judicial reform
These are Hayut's first public remarks since retiring from the bench in October 2023, after serving on the Supreme Court since 2003 and as chief justice since 2017.
To get governance back on track, Netanyahu must go - opinion
My personal view is that it will only be possible to start dealing with the lack of good governance after Netanyahu departs from the public scene.
Learning to compromise: Israel’s domestic post-war challenge - analysis
The resurrection of the judicial reform debate now suggests that Israel has defeated its external enemies and can once again afford the luxury of toxic internal battles.
Israel's coalition leaders discuss resumption of judicial reform
The meeting came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin over the weekend criticized High Court judges for "taking advantage" of the war.
Yariv Levin calls for return of judicial reforms: 'They left us with no choice'
Opposition lawmakers criticized Levin's decision to return the divisive legislation to the table.
Former Israeli state attorney calls for IDF service refusal, comes under fire
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and politicians from along the political spectrum came out to attack Lador's comments.
At the table with Dan Meridor: Ex-lawmaker talks Zionism, public service
At the Table: Because he is widely regarded as a figure of integrity, Meridor is frequently interviewed by local and international media on legal and ethical issues.
Yariv Levin calls for judicial reform, Gantz: Reforms led to October 7
Flares fired at PM's home ignite clash as Levin calls to revive judicial reforms, while Gantz links reforms to Oct. 7 vulnerabilities.
Extortion by dismissal: Netanyahu sacrifices Gallant on altar of coalition politics - opinion
The decision to dismiss Gallant on the evening of the US elections shows a calculated move by the Prime Minister to ensure he would get away with it.
Herzog warns against return to judicial reforms in ceremonial Knesset speech
Herzog argued that a loss of trust between Israelis and their government and a loss of solidarity between Israelis was at the heart of Iran and its proxies' attempts to destroy Israel.
