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
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.
YarivLevin must let justice take its course - editorial
Justice Minister Yariv Levin's fight against the Supreme Court reached a new peak this week, with no sign of compromise from either party.
Rothman pushes forward with bill to change election process of justice system watchdog
Opposition MKs: Judicial reform has returned.
Algorithms could help improve judicial decisions, say MIT economists
AI algorithms could help fix systemic biases in court decisions, the study suggests.
Levin demands 'very broad agreement' on judicial appointments
Levin, who spoke at an induction ceremony for newly appointed magistrate court judges and registrars, led the government's controversial judicial reforms in 2023.
US federal judge delegation explores Oct 7 challenge to Israeli legal system
The judges' trip included an exploration of International Humanitarian Law and the laws of war from the Israeli perspective.
Israel's public defense refuses to represent October 7 Hamas terrorists
Public defense generally acts as legal representation for people facing charges who cannot afford lawyers as every person on trial has the right to legal representation.
Israel considering special courts to try Hamas terrorists caught after Oct. 7
The Justice Ministry is examining legislation which would authorize a special court to try the Hamas terrorists.
Justice minister requests delay on response to High Court for judicial panel hearing
With no expectation for when the Judicial Selection Committee will be reformed, the longer Levin waits to convene it, the more Israel faces a shortage in judges.
Rabbis should not protest Israel at UN - opinion
Other courts do not strike down the decisions of duly elected and appointed executive officers on the grounds of unreasonableness, even extreme unreasonableness.
