Judicial system
Supreme Court president: Fake news, incitement against judges threaten rule of law
He said the situation had reached the point where some judges were afraid to answer phone calls from unknown numbers out of fear of threats and harassment.
Britain challenges court decision that Palestine Action ban was unlawful
Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges, law deans warn
Levin calls for Supreme Court chief's resignation after all but one complaint dismissed
Israel could learn a thing or two from history of US Constitution - opinion
Not unlike Israel, the US emerged from the War of Independence in a precarious political and security situation.
16 Jewish Democrats express ‘profound concern’ over judicial overhaul
Sixteen House Jewish members signed the letter, including Reps. Jamie Raskin, Elissa Slotkin, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Susan Wild.
Democrats urge Biden to use diplomatic tools to stop Israeli judicial reform
The letter underscores Democratic concern at the direction of Netanyahu’s new governing coalition.
Yariv Levin positive on new 'outside the box' judicial reform outline
The proposal, led by former justice minister Prof. Daniel Friedmann, will be "tested" by Justice Minister Yariv Levin.
Riskified to withdraw funds from Israel, relocate employees to Portugal
In the latest case of a hi-tech company leaving due to the government's reform plans, Riskified will reportedly transfer $500 million out of Israel.
Israel's coalition, opposition don't understand what compromise means - analysis
If Herzog and negotiation advocates fail, then the natural outcome of escalating use of force to push maximalist positions may change the conditions.
Israelis don't trust the courts – Netanyahu isn't the reason why - opinion
A Supreme Court without public trust cannot be a strong and independent body and this, among other things, is what the judicial reform aims to correct.
What Jewish history, tradition teaches about Israel's judicial reform - opinion
We see that throughout Jewish history there were always checks and balances between civil and religious/legal authorities. We need checks and balances.
Israeli politicians prioritize power over people - opinion
In the past, anti-Israel activists have tried to push the notion that “Israel cannot be a Jewish and democratic state,” but look at how Israelis react when our democracy is on the line.
A-G involvement in reform a conflict of interest, NGOs petition court
The Attorney-General's Office stands to have its powers altered as part of the judicial reform process, so it has an interest in interfering, the NGOs said.
