Judicial system

High Court ruling on Shin Bet head may trigger Israel's descent into lawlessness - opinion

Revolutionary judges have altered the Israeli system without asking the people, and created a regime that harms both democracy and Israeli society. 

 Maj.-Gen. David Zini attends a ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem, July 8, 2024
Knesset constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chairman Simcha Rothman (standing) speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin in the Knesset plenum.

Knesset's new law on religious courts and what it means for democracy - opinion

 Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.

The judiciaries in Israel and the United States are under siege - opinion

 ATTORNEY-GENERAL Gali Baharav-Miara attends the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Isaac Amit as president of the Supreme Court, in Jerusalem, last month. The attorney-general ‘hinders’ the prime minister from implementing policies as he wishes, the writer maintains.

Israel's not a dictatorship, but it's headed toward becoming one - opinion


Sa'ar's judicial compromise missing critical piece of agreement - analysis

Without regard to Gideon Sa'ar, dropping the basic laws aspect of the compromise is a mega event.

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

As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him

Israel sees its largest protests since Oct. 7 as war, judicial crisis, and hostage concerns fuel unrest.

 Yoni, who identifies as "more right-wing than Bibi," joined a mass protest in Tel Aviv against the Israeli prime minister, March 22, 2025.

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)

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.

YarivLevin must let justice take its course - editorial

Justice Minister Yariv Levin's fight against the Supreme Court reached a new peak this week, with no sign of compromise from either party.

 (L-R): Justice Minister Yariv Levin; High Court justice Uzi Fogelman at the High Court of Justice (illustrative)

Rothman pushes forward with bill to change election process of justice system watchdog

Opposition MKs: Judicial reform has returned.

 MK Simcha Rothman attends a committee meeting at the Knesset, January 17, 2023.

Algorithms could help improve judicial decisions, say MIT economists

AI algorithms could help fix systemic biases in court decisions, the study suggests.

  AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters are placed on computer motherboard in this illustration taken, June 23, 2023

Levin demands 'very broad agreement' on judicial appointments

Levin, who spoke at an induction ceremony for newly appointed magistrate court judges and registrars, led the government's controversial judicial reforms in 2023.

 Israeli minister of Justice Yariv Levin speaks at a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on April 18, 2024.

US federal judge delegation explores Oct 7 challenge to Israeli legal system

The judges' trip included an exploration of International Humanitarian Law and the laws of war from the Israeli perspective.

 Florida Judge Roy Altman and his delegation of 14 US federal judges in front of Israel's Knesset.

Israel's public defense refuses to represent October 7 Hamas terrorists

Public defense generally acts as legal representation for people facing charges who cannot afford lawyers as every person on trial has the right to legal representation.

 People stand in line at an election booth for the Israel Bar Association vote on June 20, 2023

Israel considering special courts to try Hamas terrorists caught after Oct. 7

The Justice Ministry is examining legislation which would authorize a special court to try the Hamas terrorists.

 ISRAEL’S SUPREME Court justices convene in Jerusalem.