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
Israel’s Supreme Court may face a constitutional crisis amid judicial reform dispute - opinion
Israel’s Supreme Court faces a crisis as its president and two justices retire, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin delaying new appointments amid disputes over judicial reforms.
Judicial reform is far from over, gov't is just using new methods - analysis
Two issues – the attorney-general’s status and the makeup of the judicial selection committee – have returned to the forefront of the government’s agenda.
Defying attorney general, the government enables the PM to choose the next civil service czar
According to a spokesperson for Levin, his comments came in response to calls from a number of ministers to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Menomadin survey shows Israelis desperately seek unity
The survey indicates a trend toward a desire for unity between different sectors of Israeli society, seemingly influenced by the events on and after October 7.
Minister Chikli criticizes IDF for enabling continued reserve service of Brothers in Arms leader
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli criticizes the IDF for permitting Brothers in Arms leader Ron Scherf to continue his service after threatening to quit over judicial reforms.
How a 'thin constitution' can help bring Israel some stability - opinion
Prof. Yedidia Stern’s proposed “thin constitution” – a regulating framework of rules that can be agreed upon and is not heavily burdened by contrasting ideologies – can contribute to stability.
'Don’t lower the curtain on Israeli cinema': Israeli film stars protest gov't reforms
“If funding isn’t allocated to films, in a year or two, there will be no Israeli films being released."
Excessive force: Five police officers indicted for throwing stun grenades at protesters
Five police officers indicted for excessive force during March 2023 protest, accused of improperly using stun grenades, sparking political debate.
Israel's judicial reform issue has slowly burned out of the public eye - opinion
The stakes are high, and the hope is that these politicians will prioritize the broader interests of the nation over narrow political gains, ensuring a more stable and unified Israel.
Is Netanyahu’s judicial reform needed in the US after Trump immunity ruling?
Judicial Affairs: AT FIRST glance, the proposed Israeli judicial reform may seem like something that could apply to the US, but not all legal experts agree.
