Judicial Reform

"Don't forget just over a year ago, we nearly descended into civil war, followed by the greatest fracture since the establishment of the state."

Israel’s Supreme Court faces a crisis as its president and two justices retire, with Justice Minister Yariv Levin delaying new appointments amid disputes over judicial reforms.

Two issues – the attorney-general’s status and the makeup of the judicial selection committee – have returned to the forefront of the government’s agenda.

According to a spokesperson for Levin, his comments came in response to calls from a number of ministers to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.

The survey indicates a trend toward a desire for unity between different sectors of Israeli society, seemingly influenced by the events on and after October 7.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli criticizes the IDF for permitting Brothers in Arms leader Ron Scherf to continue his service after threatening to quit over judicial reforms.

Prof. Yedidia Stern’s proposed “thin constitution” – a regulating framework of rules that can be agreed upon and is not heavily burdened by contrasting ideologies – can contribute to stability.

“If funding isn’t allocated to films, in a year or two, there will be no Israeli films being released."

Five police officers indicted for excessive force during March 2023 protest, accused of improperly using stun grenades, sparking political debate.

The stakes are high, and the hope is that these politicians will prioritize the broader interests of the nation over narrow political gains, ensuring a more stable and unified Israel.