Justice ministry

Justice Ministry forwards clemency opinion on Netanyahu request to Eliyahu as process advances

The ministry added that if prosecution authorities submit a position before the president makes a decision, the department will update and supplement its opinion accordingly.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 3, 2015.
Supreme court justice Yael Willner arrives for a court hearing on who will have authority over the Sde Teiman leak probe, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem.

State Attorney should lead Sde Teiman leak case investigation, Justice Ministry legal advisor says

If the Court accepts Kotik’s position, the State-Attorney would then become the sole arbiter of whether to file criminal charges against those suspected of leaking the Sde Teiman footage.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Why pouring billions into the Israel Police has made Israelis less safe - opinion

The fix will only come when we move to measuring outputs, cancel the revolving door of the courts, and return deterrence to center stage.

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Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

Gov't-backed bill would expose police watchdog to political influence, A-G, State Attorney warn

The A-G and the State Attorney warned that a new bill to overhaul the police watchdog risks "forbidden political influence" and could turn the department into a tool for the government.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Israel's gov't planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests - report

Police will be able to heavily fine protesters if they "disobey police instructions" or do not agree to leave the area.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tens of thousands of Israelis protest the government's judicial reform in Tel Aviv's Habima Square seen in this drone footage taken January 14, 2023

Herzog tries to calm judicial reforms crisis amid widespread protest

Israeli President Herzog said that he is doing his best to reach an agreement that is acceptable to everyone regarding the proposed judicial reforms.

JANUARY 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog meets with Israel's political parties to hear their recommendations for prime minister, November 10, 2022.

Former Israel A-Gs on reforms: 'They threaten to destroy judicial system'

"The achievements of the High Court, which have advanced society and benefit every person, are now in grave danger."

JANUARY 12, 2023ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
A screen capture of the live stream feed from a hearing at the High Court of Justice

Ben-Gvir's command of Border Police endangers Israel - former IDF commanders

The Movement of Commanders for the Security of Israel held a conference on Wednesday to discuss Israel's security.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Matan Vilnai speaks at the Movement of Commanders for the Security of Israel conference on Wednesday.

Activists protest judicial reforms outside justice minister's house

The protest was held in retaliation for a pro-Netanyahu protest that was held on Wednesday night outside former High Court president Barak's house.

JANUARY 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
protest against the current israeli government, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on January 7, 2023

Israeli protest leaders to police: Don't curb freedom of demonstration

Rare meeting comes after Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for more enforcement against left-wing protestors.

JANUARY 11, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
protest against the current israeli government, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on January 7, 2023

What are the next steps in Israel's controversial judicial reforms?

The judicial reform was first announced by Justice Minister Yariv Levin last Wednesday and includes several items.

JANUARY 11, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR, ELIAV BREUER
MK Simcha Rothman and Justice Minister Yariv Levin present next steps for judicial reforms at Knesset legal committee.

Legal advisers are the first target of judicial reform, says Rothman

The schedule for the entire judicial reform roadmap will be announced at 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

JANUARY 10, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
MK Simcha Rotman, Head of the Constitution Committee leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on January 10, 2023.

Ben-Gvir to direct police to treat left-wing protesters with harder hand

Labor MK Gilad Kariv: “Ben-Gvir is already breaking the law”

JANUARY 9, 2023ByELIAV BREUER
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaking at the beginning of his Otzma Yehudit party's faction meeting.

US conservative rabbis: Don't let Israeli gov't destroy justice system

justice Minister Yariv Levin presented his reform proposal for the justice system which includes the High Court override clause.

JANUARY 5, 2023ByZVIKA KLEIN
President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut and Supreme court Justices arrive for a court hearing on petitions demanding the annulment of the appointment of Shas leader Aryeh Deri as a government Minister due to his recent conviction on tax offenses, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem.