Judiciary
Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment - opinion
This is far from trivial. Ever since taking office in January 2023, this coalition has done everything it possibly could to undermine the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general.
Why Netanyahu rejected compromise with Noam Sohlberg in probing October 7 - analysis
Netanyahu is pushing Israel toward a constitutional crisis by ignoring court ruling - editorial
Infamous 'Judge of Death' reinstated by Khamenei despite reports suggesting the conrary
7 gov't MKs still vying for spot on Israel's judicial selection panel
Judicial reform talks could explode if the Israeli coalition does not narrow the field down to one candidate by Wednesday.
Interim Israeli Bar head says gov't trying to take over with election
Top members of the Israel Bar Association vie ahead of elections, debating over the Israeli government's proposed judicial reform.
Israeli judicial reform talks at crucial point, Revital Swid says
If the coalition chooses to occupy both spots on the committee with coalition Knesset members, the talks will likely end, judicial reform negotiation mediator Revital Swid said.
Israel's Knesset to hold Judicial Selection Committee vote on June 14
The committee will be required to appoint a woman to one of each of the roles, including justices, Knesset members, ministers, and Bar Association members.
Judicial reform debate: Is Israel's reasonableness standard reasonable?
LEGAL AFFAIRS: The reasonableness doctrine isn’t explored enough in the debate, but Israeli citizens would do well to review the arguments on both sides.
Letter to Kohelet Forum on Israeli judicial reform, and their response - opinion
An oleh and retired South African High Court judge writes to the Kohelet Forum with concerns on Israeli judicial reform, and the forum responds.
Israel's opposition to lose seat on judge selection panel without deal - Fuchs
Israel's coalition will not control the committee, which will be formed based on the existing makeup * MK Ze'ev Elkin – 'a victory for the opposition'
Israeli asks ChatGPT to write 'South Park' episode on judicial reform crisis
The plot of South Park episode parodying the judicial reform crisis features with Cartman as Benjamin Netanyahu, Butters as Sara Netanyahu and Kenny as Bezalel Smotrich.
After weeks of silence, NY Rep. Ritchie Torres says he opposes Israeli judicial reform
Wegsman added that he hoped for a statement from Torres given the close ties many constituents in Riverdale have to Israel.
Checks and balances: The never-ending battle in Israeli democracy - opinion
Israel’s current political leadership in its hostility to what it perceives as too liberal a court is attempting to increase its power by eliminating the perpetual tension.
