Judicial system
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 calls for Supreme Court chief's resignation after all but one complaint dismissed
Smotrich: Supreme Court chief is 'violent megalomaniac,' gov’t will 'trample' court
Netanyahu weighs snap elections amid MAG scandal, low trust in judicial system - report
Who is Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, IDF's chief attorney embroiled in Sde Teiman video leak? - explainer
Tomer-Yerhsualmi's long career in the IDF's legal division ended abruptly after she resigned in connection to leaks related to the Sde Teiman affair.
The rabbinical courts: Sick system at the heart of society - opinion
The courts are staffed by judges who rule on momentous matters within a system that lacks proper training, transparency, and oversight.
Refusal to adhere to legal input ‘not a reform, but crushing of democracy," says attorney-general
Intense agreements between senior figures in Israel's judicial world brought the Supreme Court to this point.
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.
Knesset's new law on religious courts and what it means for democracy - opinion
The bill in question would further expand their authority, allowing rabbinical courts and Sharia courts to rule as arbitrators on civil matters.
The judiciaries in Israel and the United States are under siege - opinion
Attacks on Barrett and Sohlberg signal something profoundly concerning: Certain political factions don’t want conservative judges; they want compliant ones.
Israel's not a dictatorship, but it's headed toward becoming one - opinion
The danger of changing Israel’s character has increased. The country is still a vibrant democracy, but will it remain so?
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.
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.
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.
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.
