Yariv Levin

Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations

The rules, announced Sunday, allow victims to choose whether to explain in person or in writing how an offender’s release could threaten their safety.

Israelis hold signs during a silent protest calling for justice for Shoshana Strock, who was found dead in her apartment last night after claiming she had been sexually abused over the years, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 15, 2026.
 President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat at the center of the traditional photograph of the new government, on December 29, 2022,  at the President’s Residence, for the swearing-in of Israel’s 37th government.

Israel’s current government is failing. The next one must do better - opinion

Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

Levin: Right-wing election victory will 'fundamentally alter' Supreme Court

 Illustrative image of human trafficking.

US State Department restores Israel to highest anti-trafficking ranking for first time since 2021


Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of deepening judge shortage as appointments clash escalates

The Sunday letter, replying to Levin’s Judicial Selection Committee notice, said he had finally acknowledged, after delay, the harm caused by failing to convene the committee and fill posts.

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin at a Knesset committee meeting in Jerusalem. January 21, 2025.

Smotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'

Smotrich's comments came at a ceremony celebrating the establishment of a new settlement, called Maoz Tzur, in the Binyamin region of the West Bank.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Knesset, March 23, 2026; illustrative.

Unlawful or unequal: The High Court's struggle to draw a legal line during wartime - editorial

The police arrests in defiance of a court ruling pose a real danger to democratic norms but in parallel, the court must take into account the reality of wartime. 

POLICE CLASH with Israelis during a protest against the current Israeli government and the ongoing war with Iran, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, April 4, 2026.

Netanyahu spox. resigns following leaked racist comments calling Moroccan MKs 'baboons'

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spokesperson, Ziv Agmon, denies that his comments were racist, calling them "ridiculous" as he is of Moroccan origin, and thus cannot be racist towards Moroccans.

Ziv Agmon, acting chief of staff and spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Heritage Minister Eliyahu submits opinion on Netanyahu pardon request to Herzog

The submission marks another step in one of Israel’s most unusual clemency proceedings, given that Netanyahu’s criminal trial is still ongoing.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu giving a press conference, March 19, 2026.

Justice Ministry forwards clemency opinion on Netanyahu request to Eliyahu as process advances

The ministry added that if prosecution authorities submit a position before the president makes a decision, the department will update and supplement its opinion accordingly.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 3, 2015.

Courts shift to emergency footing as Iran confrontation triggers nationwide restrictions

Judiciary limits activity to urgent hearings through Monday; Levin activates emergency labor law to safeguard essential services.

View of the empty courtroom at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2025.

Why pouring billions into the Israel Police has made Israelis less safe - opinion

The fix will only come when we move to measuring outputs, cancel the revolving door of the courts, and return deterrence to center stage.

 ISRAEL POLICE officers detain a protester during a demonstration calling for the release of Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv last month.

Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion

Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.

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

High Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president as appointments stall

The hearing was held in response to a petition by the Zulat Institute, which is seeking an order compelling Levin to engage with Amit in order to advance routine appointments within the judiciary.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Ministers and Mk's attend a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 10, 2025.