Judiciary

Seventy-nine judicial appointees take oath after 18-month selection freeze

Herzog hosted the ceremony alongside Supreme Court President Isaac Amit and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, placing the two officials at the center of the same event after repeated court battles.

A ceremony to swear in 79 judicial appointees following an 18-month selection freeze, September 15, 2026.
Pictured is an illustrative image of an IDF soldier.

Israeli lawyer faces ethics complaint over expert opinion used to target IDF reservist in UK

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

High Court blocks new police appointments pending decision on restructuring law

US Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference to discuss Tren de Aragua developments at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, July 1, 2026.

Former DOJ lawyer alleges Trump university antisemitism probes lacked evidence


Israel needs judicial reform, but not 'this' judicial reform - opinion

The override clause, which would give the Knesset power to overturn a court decision by a simple majority of 61, is ridiculous and makes a complete mockery of the court

 BANNING PUBLIC transportation on Shabbat: The state’s Jewish character versus its democratic nature.

Most Israelis support Herzog's judicial reform outline - poll

42% of respondents said they support Herzog's proposal while 34% said they oppose it. 24% of respondents said they have no opinion on the issue.

 TURN TO President Isaac Herzog – and a dream team of Israeli icons – to lead public meetings over court reform, and develop more legitimating procedures for changing our balance of democratic powers, says the writer.

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.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir

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.

 A man walks past the logo of Israeli cyber firm NSO Group at one of its branches in the Arava Desert, southern Israel July 22, 2021

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

 THE JEWISH AGENCY headquarters in Jerusalem - the next home for Danny Danon?

Israel's judicial reform alternative must bring compromise, drafters say

Constitution proposed to President Herzog by NGO to serve as basis for negotiation.

Israel's High Court of Justice

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.

General view of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on January 2, 2023.

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.

Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) waits to speak during a media briefing after a House vote approving rules for an impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 31, 2019

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden

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.

 Israel's Justice Minister Yariv Levin holds a press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 4, 2023.