Yariv Levin
Supreme Court president warns attacks on judiciary threaten democratic order
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warns Israel’s judiciary is under a "full-fledged attack," emphasizing the erosion of judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.
Israel's judicial reform legislation blitz will reach Supreme Court, chief justice warns
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
A-G shoots down Levin's most recent attempt to get rid of Supreme Court Chief Justice Amit
Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent
The Knesset has approved a bill to make the Police Investigation Department independent from the State Prosecutor's Office, ensuring unbiased investigations.
'Modest and humble': Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi dies in Highway 6 car crash
Beersheba District Court President Benny Sagi was killed in a car crash on Highway 6, with police investigating the incident and leaders across Israel mourning his death.
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.
Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges, law deans warn
The warnings followed remarks made by Religious Zionist Party chairman and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who referred to Amit as a 'violent, predatory megalomaniac who steals Israeli democracy.'
Levin demands cancellation of Supreme Court conference, warns of further steps
In a sharply worded letter sent to Courts Administration Director Judge Tzachi Uziel, Levin called for the cancellation of a study day titled “Education for Democracy,” scheduled for January 25.
Supreme Court President responds to threats, vows judiciary will not be intimidated
Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit's letter follows comments issued by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which the minister referred to Amit as a “violent, predatory megalomaniac."
High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process
A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.
High Court rejects Levin bid to revive Kula appointment for Sde Teiman probe supervision
Kula’s appointment was previously struck down because the law governing the Judicial Complaints Commissioner bars the officeholder from taking on any other job or occupation.
Deputy Military Advocate-General Gal Asael covered up source of Sde Teiman leak during probe - KAN
Although Asael claimed that the steps he took during the probe were conducted with full prosecution oversight, KAN reported that police suspect he did not disclose all information in his possession.
Levin asks court to mull Sde Teiman investigator pick, says 'deadlock' reached
Levin requested that the court reconsider its original rejection of Judicial Complaints Investigator and retired Judge Asher Kula for the role.
