Judiciary

Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis

As Baharav-Miara warned of efforts to weaken democratic institutions, the system she was defending was in the process of rejecting her objections to one of Netanyahu’s most sensitive appointments.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and incoming Mossad chief Roman Gofman ordering the strikes on Iranian officials, March 16, 2026.
Iran's Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i.

Iran's judiciary chief orders A-G to investigate SIM cards with unlimited internet access

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion

An illustration of a handcuffed individual in a suit, and a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Iran arrests at least four reform front politicians


Foreign leaders should stay out of Israeli domestic issues - opinion

The means by which the international community has attempted to entrench itself in our domestic affairs is horrid. It makes us look like pawns to our enemies.

 Israelis march in Tel Aviv during a protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, February 25, 2023.

Israeli opposition heads reject judicial selection bill compromise

Members of Likud and other coalition MKs criticize the compromise and demand the original law.

 Yesh Atid MK Yair Lapid is seen gesturing at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on March 20, 2023.

A critical crossroads - opinion

If the judicial reform legislation passes by April 2, then Israel will be a step before a serious constitutional crisis.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is believed to be aware that should he decide to put the brakes on the process, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin might well decide to resign.

Letters to the Editor March 20, 2023: Facts expunged

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Is Netanyahu trapped or out of touch with the Israeli public? - opinion

Democracy brought them to power and it is this power that could ultimately destroy Israel as we know it.

 FORMER IDF chief of staff Dan Halutz addresses a rally outside the Knesset against the proposed judicial overhaul, last month. He describes the protests as a ‘war of liberation for the State of Israel.’

Israel democracy, judicial review: The Brutus-Hamilton debate - opinion

Those opposing restoration of Knesset authority are forgetting not only Israeli history but American history as well.

 CONSTITUTION, LAW and Justice Committee Chairman MK Simcha Rothman tries to maintain order during a committee session last week.

Noa Tishby talks about judicial reform on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

"The biggest problem within the Israeli system is that there's no constitution," said Tishby.

 Noa Tishby

Israel needs judicial reform, but not 'this' judicial reform - opinion

The override clause, which would give the Knesset power to overturn a court decision by a simple majority of 61, is ridiculous and makes a complete mockery of the court

 BANNING PUBLIC transportation on Shabbat: The state’s Jewish character versus its democratic nature.

Most Israelis support Herzog's judicial reform outline - poll

42% of respondents said they support Herzog's proposal while 34% said they oppose it. 24% of respondents said they have no opinion on the issue.

 TURN TO President Isaac Herzog – and a dream team of Israeli icons – to lead public meetings over court reform, and develop more legitimating procedures for changing our balance of democratic powers, says the writer.

Why is Itamar Ben-Gvir refusing A-G's representation in court? - analysis

The escalation between the coalition and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara lies in the dispute over whether the office has too much power.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir