Judicial system

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court

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

The judicial selection process is complex, involving input by judges, the Israel Bar Association, and Knesset.

 (L-R): Justice Minister Yariv Levin; High Court justice Uzi Fogelman at the High Court of Justice

Yariv Levin must let justice take its course

Justice Minister Yariv Levin's fight against the Supreme Court reached a new peak this week, with no sign of compromise from either party.

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.

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