Yariv Levin

UN Chief Guterres condemns Gov't decision to reopen land registry in West Bank, calling it illegal

"The decision could lead to the dispossession of Palestinians of their property and risks expanding unlawful Israeli control over land in the area," Guterres wrote in a statement on X.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2025.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Ministers and Mk's attend a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 10, 2025.

High Court orders Levin to justify refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee

An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Gov’t approves 2nd weekly move to reorder West Bank

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin presents the reasonableness clause to the Knesset in July.

High Court blasts Levin: 'No judges, we are releasing murder suspects'


Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges, law deans warn

The warnings followed remarks made by Religious Zionist Party chairman and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who referred to Amit as a 'violent, predatory megalomaniac who steals Israeli democracy.'

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, November 27, 2025

Levin demands cancellation of Supreme Court conference, warns of further steps

In a sharply worded letter sent to Courts Administration Director Judge Tzachi Uziel, Levin called for the cancellation of a study day titled “Education for Democracy,” scheduled for January 25.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.

Supreme Court President responds to threats, vows judiciary will not be intimidated

Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit's letter follows comments issued by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in which the minister referred to Amit as a “violent, predatory megalomaniac."

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, December 23, 2025

High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process

A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.

 SUPREME COURT President Isaac Amit presides over a hearing last Tuesday on petitions against the cabinet’s firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

High Court rejects Levin bid to revive Kula appointment for Sde Teiman probe supervision

Kula’s appointment was previously struck down because the law governing the Judicial Complaints Commissioner bars the officeholder from taking on any other job or occupation.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin attends a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed judges, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, in June.

Deputy Military Advocate-General Gal Asael covered up source of Sde Teiman leak during probe - KAN

Although Asael claimed that the steps he took during the probe were conducted with full prosecution oversight, KAN reported that police suspect he did not disclose all information in his possession.

 Demonstrates protest against the detention of Israeli reserve soldiers suspected of assaulting a Hamas terrorist, at the Sde Teiman military base near Beersheba, July 29, 2024.

Levin asks court to mull Sde Teiman investigator pick, says 'deadlock' reached

Levin requested that the court reconsider its original rejection of Judicial Complaints Investigator and retired Judge Asher Kula for the role.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Ministers and Mk's attend a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 10, 2025.

The 'deep state' is not blocking Israel's leaders, they just refuse to govern - opinion

The so-called "deep state" is currently ruling Israeli politics, but it's little more than a farce excuse designed by Israel's leaders.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

Israel's High Court to revisit Sde Teiman leak probe, putting pressure on Yariv Levin's authority

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit wrote that the hearing will focus on two issues: The scope of the justice minister’s legal appointment powers, and whether a conflict-of-interest is applicable.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin glances at Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, September 18, 2025

High Court strikes down Levin’s appointment: Ben-Hamo will not lead Sde Teiman leak probe

The High Court annulled Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s appointment of a supervisor for the Sde Teiman leak probe, ruling he exceeded legal limits and failed to choose a serving senior official.

Minister of Justice Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.