Judicial Reform
Israel legal gatekeepers must be careful not to overreach - opinion
At a time when the government has declared war on the legal establishment and the rule of law, this system must indeed act with resolve – but also with judgment and restraint.
Ehud Barak as Israel’s WASP elite standard bearer - opinion
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
Israeli protest leaders to join forces with Democrats in next election, Yair Golan announces
Yariv Levin and his judicial reform have failed. Here's why - opinion
With the justice minister blocking Supreme Court appointments and ministers defying the attorney general, Israel's democracy faces a critical test.
Herzog: Now is not time to bring back the judicial reform
"Don't forget just over a year ago, we nearly descended into civil war, followed by the greatest fracture since the establishment of the state."
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.
