Judicial Reform

 Former Supreme Court chief justice Esther Hayut (C) with former Supreme Court judge George Karra

Judicial reform is far from over, gov't is just using new methods

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.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends a swearing in ceremony for judges at the President's Residence

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.

 Israel’s founding prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, addresses the Knesset.

How a 'thin constitution' can help bring Israel some stability

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.

By ELYAKIM RUBINSTEIN
27/07/2024

'Don’t lower the curtain on Israeli cinema': Israeli film stars protest 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.

Israel's judicial reform issue has slowly burned out of the public eye

The stakes are high, and the hope is that these politicians will prioritize the broader interests of the nation over narrow political gains, ensuring a more stable and unified Israel.

By YOSSI TATIKA
18/07/2024

Is Netanyahu’s judicial reform needed in the US after Trump immunity ruling?

Judicial Affairs: AT FIRST glance, the proposed Israeli judicial reform may seem like something that could apply to the US, but not all legal experts agree.

05/07/2024
 Israelis protest against the government’s proposed judicial reforms in Tel Aviv on February 4.

Yair Lapid's adviser: Democracy must be able to protect itself

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.

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