Judicial system
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
Sa'ar's judicial compromise missing critical piece of agreement - analysis
As Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief, right-wing Israelis are joining mass protests against him
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.
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.
