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Israel passes controversial judicial reform bill, opposition boycotts vote

The bill, which passed 67-1 following 18-hour debate, restructures Judicial Selection Committee, reducing the influence of sitting judges and increasing political control over appointments

Sivan Hilaie, Gilad Cohen | 03.27.25

ביג רקע כנסת ישראל צריבה יריב לוין, נתניהו, גלי בהרב-מיארה

AG counters no-confidence vote: Government aims to promote 'loyalty to the political echelon'

Gali Baharav-Miara defends her role, rejecting claims of non-cooperation and accusing government of seeking unchecked power; emphasizes her duty to uphold the law, despite government pressure to prioritize loyalty over legal integrity

Tova Zimuky | 03.24.25

Israeli government votes to oust AG, in latest move against judicial branch

In a unanimous vote, ministers end the months-long campaign against the senior watchdog alleging unprofessional behavior motivated by a political agenda; Baharav-Miara rejects the accusations, warning the government seeks to undermine rule of law

ynet correspondents | 03.23.25

Justice minister moves to dismiss AG, calling Israel a 'hijacked democracy'

Yariv Levin initiates proceedings to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, citing 'improper conduct' and fundamental disagreements with government, while urging urgent vote on matter; critics condemn move as attack on rule of law

Tova Zimuky, Moran Azulay, Shilo Freid | 03.05.25

Justice Yitzhak Amit elected Supreme Court president; Justice minister boycotts, calling it 'moral disgrace'

Judicial Selection Committee voted to appoint Justice Yizhak Amit as Supreme Court president, ending a 15-month standoff; but Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who tried to prevent the move citing journalist investigations including in Yediot Acharonot, boycotted the hearing; Levin does not intend to recognize Amit's presidency, which will hinder the judicial system

Tova Zimuky | 01.26.25

ביקור נשיא פרגוואי סנטיאגו פניה, טקס הפתיחה המחודשת של שגרירות פרגוואי בירושלים

If Netanyahu truly wants to reshape the Middle East, he needs a quiet home front

Opinion: Netanyahu faces historic choices: strike Iran’s nuclear program, pursue a costly hostage deal or focus on reshaping Israel’s democracy; with so many concerns converging at the same time, something has got to give

Nahum Barnea | 12.16.24

Coalition leaders debate controversial judicial reform and attorney general's future

Lawmakers deliberate dismissal of Baharav-Miara and revival of judicial reforms, facing resistance from Haredi leaders; FM Sa’ar urges caution, while Justice Minister Levin slams Supreme Court for rejecting compromise efforts

Moran Azulay, Tova Zimuky | 12.15.24

רה"מ בנימין נתניהו נכנס לאולם הדיונים על מנת לתת עדות תיקי אלפים

Ministers, lawmakers show up to support Netanyahu at his criminal trial

PM's coalition allies bemoan the ongoing legal proceedings as politically motivated and harmful to Israel’s security, while opposition voices highlight the stark contrast with the plight of hostage families

ynet correspondents | 12.10.24

Netanyahu urges justice minister to find 'solution to 'adversarial' attorney general

Ministers accuse Gali Baharav-Miara of obstructing government decisions; Ben-Gvir says she opposes 'every good thing'; Communications Minister Karhi calls for her dismissal

Itamar Eichner | 11.04.24

Justice minister must convene committee to select head of High Court, judges rule

Supreme Court has been without a president for a year; Yariv Levin responds by casting doubt on the legitimacy of the next president, who has yet to be chosen

Gilad Morag, Tova Zimuky, Moran Azulay | 09.08.24

שר הביטחון גלנט בציר צלאח א׳-דין ברצועת עזה

Staff sgt Sufian Dagash was killed in Gaza; IDF finds long range rockets in Gazan family home

ICC to hear S. African petition accusing Israel of genocide next week; Incoming Foreign Minister says hostages release is top priority;

ynet correspondents | 01.02.24

Supreme Court; Prime Minister Netanyahu and Justice Minister Levin

In historic 1st, Supreme Court strikes down Basic Law amendment

In 8-7 ruling, court reverses government's attempt to annul reasonableness clause, stating it could hinder judicial review 'even in extreme and unreasonable governmental decisions'; Justice Minister Levin contends decision 'undermines balance of power'

ynet correspondents | 01.01.24

Minister opposes helping LGBTQ families adopt children

Social services minister tells court it was not in the best interest of a child to be adopted into a family of same-sex parents after claiming in the past that LGBTQ 'not created in the image of God'

Korin Elbaz-Alush, Adir Yanko, Gilad Morag | 07.27.23

Ministerial security boosted amid national unrest, Levin receives highest protection

Due to increasing violence during protests, the security level for some ministers was raised to 'yellow' on the day of the vote on judicial reform, meaning they are accompanied by multiple security personnel whenever they leave their homes

Itamar Eichner | 07.26.23

Justice minister introduces controversial judicial reform

Yariv Levin lays out moves designed to crimp judges’ power, including overhaul of judge selection panel’s makeup and law to override Supreme Court rulings

Tova Zimuky | 01.04.23

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