Yariv Levin is a senior Israeli lawmaker in the Likud Party and currently serves as the country's justice minister and deputy prime minister. He previously served as Knesset speaker, aliyah and integration minister, tourism minister, and public security minister.
A longtime member of the Likud, Levin's influence in Israeli politics skyrocketed in 2023 when he announced a wide-ranging overhaul of the country's judicial system. Created and spearheaded by both himself and MK Simcha Rothman, judicial reform was highly controversial and sparked massive nationwide protests for months on end, interrupted only by the October 7 massacre and Israel's subsequent war against Hamas.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
There will be a time to debate the future of Israel’s judiciary. Yet right now, the priority must be victory on the battlefield, the safe return of hostages, and the protection of citizens.
The resurrection of the judicial reform debate now suggests that Israel has defeated its external enemies and can once again afford the luxury of toxic internal battles.
The meeting came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin over the weekend criticized High Court judges for "taking advantage" of the war.
Opposition lawmakers criticized Levin's decision to return the divisive legislation to the table.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and politicians from along the political spectrum came out to attack Lador's comments.
High Court to hear petition over justice minister ignoring directive to appoint chief justice.
Herzog added, “It's clear that Israel's constitutional structure isn't perfect. I have said this over and over in recent years."
The movement further stated it had requested the court to sanction Levin until he abides by the ruling and asked that a discussion be conducted on the subject.
Judicial Appointments Committee defers deciding on a chief justice, challenging the High Court's ruling on the judicial appointment process.
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