Judicial Reform

Israel needs a thin constitution to bridge its political divide - opinion

Israel’s opposition has put a constitution on the agenda, but a broad consensus may require a narrower approach focused on government institutions.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Justice Minister Yariv Levin, in the Knesset on the day of the vote on the reasonableness law, July 24.
Screengrab from the Religious Zionist Party's recent campaign video showing the arrest of Israeli judicial officials, September 15, 2026.

WATCH: RZP releases AI video showing arrests of judicial officials as part of election campaign

MK Tally Gotliv at Knesset House Committee debate on granting her immunity Monday June 15, 2026.

MK Tally Gotliv says she would consider joining Ben-Gvir if 'good concrete offer' presented

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and his advisor Yoav Horowitz (R) arrive to attend the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on September 3, 2017. (Photo by ABIR SULTAN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ABIR SULTAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Netanyahu chief of staff Horowitz reveals tensions with PM's family


Israel's coalition leaders discuss resumption of judicial reform

The meeting came after Justice Minister Yariv Levin over the weekend criticized High Court judges for "taking advantage" of the war.

Attonrey-general Gali Baharav-Miara and Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on October 1, 2024

Yariv Levin calls for return of judicial reforms: 'They left us with no choice'

Opposition lawmakers criticized Levin's decision to return the divisive legislation to the table.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Former Israeli state attorney calls for IDF service refusal, comes under fire

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and politicians from along the political spectrum came out to attack Lador's comments.

 Former state attorney Moshe Lador.

At the table with Dan Meridor: Ex-lawmaker talks Zionism, public service

At the Table: Because he is widely regarded as a figure of integrity, Meridor is frequently interviewed by local and international media on legal and ethical issues.

 Dan Meridor.

Yariv Levin calls for judicial reform, Gantz: Reforms led to October 7

Flares fired at PM's home ignite clash as Levin calls to revive judicial reforms, while Gantz links reforms to Oct. 7 vulnerabilities.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem.

Extortion by dismissal: Netanyahu sacrifices Gallant on altar of coalition politics - opinion

The decision to dismiss Gallant on the evening of the US elections shows a calculated move by the Prime Minister to ensure he would get away with it.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attend an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on April 26, 2023

Herzog warns against return to judicial reforms in ceremonial Knesset speech

Herzog argued that a loss of trust between Israelis and their government and a loss of solidarity between Israelis was at the heart of Iran and its proxies' attempts to destroy Israel.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, 64 years young.

What Israel's Right can learn from leftist protests - opinion

How can the Right create a dynamic community framework like the Left has through protesting?

 Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest near the Supreme Court building in Jerusalem, last year. The protest movement generated regular, significant social gatherings, offering its participants a sense of purpose, cohesion, and belonging, says the writer.

No. 14: Isaac Herzog: A president of the people

Isaac Herzog has become a president of the people thanks to his expansive knowledge and tireless efforts to meet with those impacted by the war and Hamas's October 7 attacks.

 Isaac Herzog.

Attorney-general warns of judicial foul play amid delays in Supreme Court appointments - analysis

Israel’s attorney-general warns that delayed Supreme Court appointments and judicial reforms could weaken oversight, leading to government overreach and increased corruption.

 Gali Baharav Miara