The findings of the conference continue to shed light on the deep division within Israeli society over proposed judicial reforms, with the majority concerned about maintaining checks and balances.
The judicial selection process is complex, involving input by judges, the Israel Bar Association, and Knesset.
Many Israelis are hungry for leaders free from the straitjacket of ideology, untainted by the cynicism of cutthroat politics, and driven by integrity and love of country.
Levin’s 2023 proposal would have given the government a majority on the committee and, thus, the power to appoint judges as it saw fit.
Israel's record-high emigration isn't just about war and economics – it's about a deeper crisis of democracy that only constitutional reform can solve.
According to the survey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition earned just 48 seats.
Eliyahu doubled down on his comments, stating that "the path to releasing the hostages hinges on a complete military victory."
These are Hayut's first public remarks since retiring from the bench in October 2023, after serving on the Supreme Court since 2003 and as chief justice since 2017.
My personal view is that it will only be possible to start dealing with the lack of good governance after Netanyahu departs from the public scene.
The resurrection of the judicial reform debate now suggests that Israel has defeated its external enemies and can once again afford the luxury of toxic internal battles.
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