Yariv Levin
Supreme Court president: Fake news, incitement against judges threaten rule of law
He said the situation had reached the point where some judges were afraid to answer phone calls from unknown numbers out of fear of threats and harassment.
High Court rules Justice Minister Yariv Levin must convene Judicial Selection Committee
Levin tells High Court advancing permanent district court appointments not realistic pre-elections
High Court presses Levin to advance district court appointments by Tuesday
Israel's judicial reform legislation blitz will reach Supreme Court, chief justice warns
In a rare radio interview with KAN Reshet Bet marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Amit addressed the deepening constitutional crisis surrounding the government’s judicial reform agenda.
Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns
After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.
A-G shoots down Levin's most recent attempt to get rid of Supreme Court Chief Justice Amit
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara concluded that Justice Minister Yariv Levin's attempt to file a disciplinary complaint against Chief Justice Isaac Amit "lacks legal validity."
Knesset approves first reading of bill to make Police Investigation Department independent
The Knesset has approved a bill to make the Police Investigation Department independent from the State Prosecutor's Office, ensuring unbiased investigations.
'Modest and humble': Beersheba District Court president Benny Sagi dies in Highway 6 car crash
Beersheba District Court President Benny Sagi was killed in a car crash on Highway 6, with police investigating the incident and leaders across Israel mourning his death.
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.
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.'
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.
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."
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.
