Judicial Reform

Netanyahu's cousin refuses to vote for Likud, cites party's four sins in 'moral-public sphere'

"The government was warned repeatedly, but despite the warnings, it continued its predatory attack on the elements of the democratic regime, even in the midst of the war," Nathan Netanyahu argued.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.
Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference announcing his plans to approve more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 settlement project between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim, August 14, 2025.

The hour of decision in Samaria - opinion

Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

Levin: Right-wing election victory will 'fundamentally alter' Supreme Court

A Likud election campaign poster displayed on a pole in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Gat, showing Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside leaders of opposition parties, with the slogan “Right or Palestine,” ahead of Israel’s upcoming elections, Oct. 5, 2026.

Israel’s Center-Right is looking for a choice, not just an alternative - opinion


IDF chief Halevi to fly to US for first and only visit of term

The fact that he has never visited as IDF chief also explains why Halevi's trip is a full three days, whereas typically, such a trip might only be one or two days.

 IDF CHIEF OF STAFF Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony in October marking the first anniversary of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

Return of judicial reform: Knesset committee prepares new Sa'ar-Levin bill

The new bill is based on a joint proposal by Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and is expected to pass into law by the end of February.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court (illustrative)

Legislation of Levin-Sa’ar judicial reform compromise to begin next week

The initial bill was approved for its second and third reading in March 2023, but was frozen after mass protests broke out in the wake of former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant’s warning.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court (illustrative)

Former A-G Mandelblit: Judicial reform compromise is 'rotten,' will weaken High Court - exclusive

Sa'ar and Levin pitched the proposal as "evolutionary and not revolutionary," but according to Mandelblit, the proposal was indeed revolutionary.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court (illustrative)

Survey presented at IDI conference shows clear public opposition to judicial reform

The findings of the conference continue to shed light on the deep division within Israeli society over proposed judicial reforms, with the majority concerned about maintaining checks and balances.

 A JUDICIAL reform protest in 2023. ‘You don’t express your love for a country by leaving it; you stay and fight for change.’

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.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a farewell ceremony for retiring acting Supreme Court president Uzi Vogelman, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, this past October.

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.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

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.

Coalition MKs are seen talking in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2024

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.

 DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST against the government’s judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, in 2023. The large banner in the front reads: ‘Tel Aviv shall remain liberal.’ The judicial reform/revolution that tore us apart in 2023 is rearing its head once again, says the writer.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)