Yariv Levin
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.
A-G shoots down Levin's most recent attempt to get rid of Supreme Court Chief Justice Amit
Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent
'Modest and humble': Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi dies in Highway 6 car crash
Knesset bill increases government control over judicial ombudsman appointment
How will the government’s proposal politicize the judicial watchdog appointment?
Boycotting of Isaac Amit is adding insult to injury - comment
Levin refused to accept the decision, stating that he would not sign off on Amit’s appointment alongside President Isaac Herzog, nor would he cooperate with Amit in any way.
Amit officially appointed Chief Justice, PM and Knesset speaker boycott
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana boycotted the event.
We should all compromise to protect Israel’s judiciary from political strife - opinion
The incoming president of the Supreme Court could raise the flag of compromise in the form of the victor’s outstretched hand and allow Levin’s candidate to be appointed to the court.
Maariv poll: Bennett bloc dominates as Netanyahu’s coalition loses ground
According to the polling, in a scenario where a party led by Bennett runs in the elections, the Bennet-led opposition bloc would secure a majority of 66 seats.
The minister who refuses to cooperate will cause the public to suffer - opinion
Since May 2024, the position of Ombudsman of the Judiciary has remained vacant.
Supreme Court showdown: A nation caught in the crossfire - analysis
Levin is now expected to try to push through one of the key planks of his judicial reform -- changes in how the court is selected.
Dan Meridor: Levin-Sa’ar proposal will politicize High Court appointments
The new proposal also includes a mechanism to prevent a stalemate in high court appointments.
Constitutional crisis? Yariv Levin refuses to recognize new Supreme Court chief
"This is a sad day for democracy and a sad day for our judicial system," the justice minister said in a statement.
Isaac Amit appointed permanent High Court chief justice as 15-month saga ends
The Judicial Selection Committee convenes to appoint Israel's new chief justice.