Judicial Reform
Chanting 'busha' and 'hańba': What can Israelis learn from the Polish judicial overhaul? - opinion
The last 10 years show us that Poland and Israel can be allies not only in growing authoritarianization, but, more urgently, in learning how to stop it.
Israel must stop pretending bond with US is 'unbreakable' before it's too late - opinion
Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of deepening judge shortage as appointments clash escalates
Amit Segal claims Netanyahu offered him fourth spot on Likud list, 'any ministerial role' in 2022
How the Israeli system actually works (or fails) may surprise you - opinion
The judicial selection process is complex, involving input by judges, the Israel Bar Association, and Knesset.
Judicial reform: Out of grief, a new dialogue - a call for compromise after Oct. 7 - analysis
Many Israelis are hungry for leaders free from the straitjacket of ideology, untainted by the cynicism of cutthroat politics, and driven by integrity and love of country.
Coalition intends to pass revamped judicial selection committee bill by end of February
Levin’s 2023 proposal would have given the government a majority on the committee and, thus, the power to appoint judges as it saw fit.
To stop the Israeli exodus, we need a constitution - opinion
Israel's record-high emigration isn't just about war and economics – it's about a deeper crisis of democracy that only constitutional reform can solve.
Israeli opposition makes slight gain, holds majority over Netanyahu's coalition - poll
According to the survey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition earned just 48 seats.
'Nothing' more important than firing A-G, even Gaza hostages, Israeli minister says
Eliyahu doubled down on his comments, stating that "the path to releasing the hostages hinges on a complete military victory."
'Disastrous initiatives': Ex-Supreme Court chief Esther Hayut slams gov't calls for judicial reform
These are Hayut's first public remarks since retiring from the bench in October 2023, after serving on the Supreme Court since 2003 and as chief justice since 2017.
To get governance back on track, Netanyahu must go - opinion
My personal view is that it will only be possible to start dealing with the lack of good governance after Netanyahu departs from the public scene.
Learning to compromise: Israel’s domestic post-war challenge - analysis
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.
Israel's coalition leaders discuss resumption of judicial reform
The meeting came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin over the weekend criticized High Court judges for "taking advantage" of the war.
