Judicial Selection Committee
Israel might be headed towards its own January 6 moment - opinion
This is far from trivial. Ever since taking office in January 2023, this coalition has done everything it possibly could to undermine the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general.
Judicial Selection Committee picks 26 more judges, registrars after extended freeze
Judicial Selection Committee selects 68 officials for court system after year-and-a-half freeze
Levin tells High Court advancing permanent district court appointments not realistic pre-elections
Why politicizing judicial appointments is dangerous for Israel - opinion
The framework eliminates the current supermajority requirement for appointing Supreme Court justices and replaces it with mutual veto power for the coalition and opposition.
High Court rules Levin must convene Judicial Selection Committee Sunday
Earlier on Friday, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara penned a letter to Levin, calling on him to convene the committee.
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.
High Court gives Levin ten more days to appoint Chief Justice
The AG wrote that it was not clear why Levin waited until the days before the deadline to air the allegations, some of which arose already in 2023.
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.
Israeli gov't presents judicial reform compromise for appointing High Court justices
Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Justice Minister Levin propose new judicial compromise, offering concessions on Supreme Court appointments and Basic Laws.
Judicial Selection Committee change still in cards as deadline to appoint Chief Justice nears
The law in question would grant the coalition control of the Judicial Selection Committee.
Movement for Quality Gov't files motion against Levin after committee's discussion inconclusive
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.
Time is running out for Levin to announce chief justice candidates
The Justice Minister must name Chief Justice candidates by the end of the day.
Knesset begins prep of controversial bill on oversight of judicial system
The bill proposed to change the process to elect an ombudsman for Israel's court system.
