Judicial Reform

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

Horowitz told Channel 12 that his decision to return to politics was heavily influenced by the October 7 Massacre and its aftermath. His three sons were all called to reserve duty when war broke out.

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)
A British Airways flight at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

MK Kariv warns of emigration 'tsunami' as study shows nearly 270,000 people left Israel since 2023

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

My Word: Courting constitutional disaster - opinion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Will there be a constitutional crisis? Second Authority dispute tests judicial authority - analysis


Levin mulling legislation to overcome High Court ruling on Chief Justice appointment

Justice Minister Yariv Levin may amend legislation to delay appointing a new chief justice, aligning with his preferred judicial appointments.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

High Court orders Levin to begin process to appoint new chief justice

The High Court ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to start the process of appointing a Chief Justice, raising criticism from ministers and coalition members.

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

Yariv Levin and his judicial reform have failed. Here's why - opinion

With the justice minister blocking Supreme Court appointments and ministers defying the attorney general, Israel's democracy faces a critical test.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin sits in the Knesset plenum in July.

Herzog: Now is not time to bring back the judicial reform

"Don't forget just over a year ago, we nearly descended into civil war, followed by the greatest fracture since the establishment of the state."

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the Israel Bar Association's Justice Conference in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2024

Israel’s Supreme Court may face a constitutional crisis amid judicial reform dispute - opinion

Israel’s Supreme Court faces a crisis as its president and two justices retire, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin delaying new appointments amid disputes over judicial reforms.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

Judicial reform is far from over, gov't is just using new methods - analysis

Two issues – the attorney-general’s status and the makeup of the judicial selection committee – have returned to the forefront of the government’s agenda.

 Former Supreme Court chief justice Esther Hayut (C) with former Supreme Court judge George Karra (to her L) and Supreme Court justices at an outgoing ceremony held for Karra, 2022

Defying attorney general, the government enables the PM to choose the next civil service czar

According to a spokesperson for Levin, his comments came in response to calls from a number of ministers to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends a swearing in ceremony for judges at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on June 23, 2024

Menomadin survey shows Israelis desperately seek unity

The survey indicates a trend toward a desire for unity between different sectors of Israeli society, seemingly influenced by the events on and after October 7.

 A CRY for unity at a March 11 protest.

Minister Chikli criticizes IDF for enabling continued reserve service of Brothers in Arms leader

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli criticizes the IDF for permitting Brothers in Arms leader Ron Scherf to continue his service after threatening to quit over judicial reforms.

 Israeli minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 25, 2024.

How a 'thin constitution' can help bring Israel some stability - opinion

Prof. Yedidia Stern’s proposed “thin constitution” – a regulating framework of rules that can be agreed upon and is not heavily burdened by contrasting ideologies – can contribute to stability.

 Israel’s founding prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, addresses the Knesset.