Judiciary
Israel's judiciary faces a legitimacy crisis of its own making - opinion
Rather than asking why public trust is eroding, the judiciary forcefully demands that the public restore trust while leaving the underlying causes unaddressed.
Gofman ruling lays bare rules under dispute in Israel's political game - analysis
Iran's judiciary chief orders A-G to investigate SIM cards with unlimited internet access
Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion
Why is Itamar Ben-Gvir refusing A-G's representation in court? - analysis
The escalation between the coalition and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara lies in the dispute over whether the office has too much power.
Pegasus affair shows Israel's judicial reform may violate privacy, deputy A-G says
“In my eyes, this is a clear example of how the lack of adequate legal support can lead to a violation of authority and a violation of rights,” said Deputy Attorney General Amit Merari.
Hundreds of former Jewish Agency, WZO, JNF emissaries urge gov't to 'behave responsibly'
the legislative changes currently being discussed, if not accepted and anchored by broad consensus, could deal a fatal blow, unprecedented in its depth and significance, to the relations of the State
Israel's judicial reform alternative must bring compromise, drafters say
Constitution proposed to President Herzog by NGO to serve as basis for negotiation.
Judicial reforms would have devastating impact on Arab-Israelis - report
One of the first groups in the country to suffer the consequences of the judicial reforms will be the Israeli-Arab minority, Israel Democracy Institute warned.
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.
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.
