Judicial Reform

Is Netanyahu’s judicial reform needed in the US after Trump immunity ruling?

Judicial Affairs: AT FIRST glance, the proposed Israeli judicial reform may seem like something that could apply to the US, but not all legal experts agree.

05/07/2024
 Israelis protest against the government’s proposed judicial reforms in Tel Aviv on February 4.

Yair Lapid's adviser: Democracy must be able to protect itself

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Zvika Klein.

Lapid, Sa'ar warn against 'return of judicial reform'

Lapid said that his party would not allow this to happen "with polite protest from the sidelines."

The Israeli couple who started a NYC protest movement

“I think what this conflict has shown is that the Israeli expat community in New York has a place within the broader Jewish community.”

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
20/06/2024

'Judicial reform will let us tell the truth to the world,' says MK Rothman after ICJ ruling

He also addressed the judicial reform, of which he was a chief proponent, and stated that at the time he had received warnings from the legal system in Israel.

Ceremony controversy: Disputes over national day ceremonies in Israel

Even if all goes well with the ceremonies this year, broader issues will continue to plague Israel for the foreseeable future.

Urgent appeal to Attorney-General: 'Immediately deal with police violence against protesters'

They emphasized the increasing use of skunk water and stun grenades as "conduct that characterizes dictatorships."

By ORI SELA
10/05/2024

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.

Appointment ceremony for 36 new judges emphasizes importance of consensus

Herzog stated that despite the many differences in backgrounds, they had succeeded in reaching an agreement on the 36 new judges.

Kohelet’s Moshe Koppel reflects on the judicial reforms a year later

He believes that Israel’s judicial system assumed excessive power over the years, which should be given back to the executive and legislature. But what has changed, Koppel said, is his perspective.

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