Judicial system

Letter to Kohelet Forum on Israeli judicial reform, and their response - opinion

An oleh and retired South African High Court judge writes to the Kohelet Forum with concerns on Israeli judicial reform, and the forum responds.

By LAWRENCE NOWOSENETZ
19/05/2023

Are Israel's pro-democracy protests fruitful or futile?

Protests send a strong signal regarding people’s conviction because they require more effort and sacrifice than other means of publicly expressing support for democracy.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
19/05/2023

Neither side wants judicial reform conversation to return to Knesset

INSIDE POLITICS: The No. 1 priority on the coalition’s to-do list is to pass the 2023-2024 state budget by the end of May.

28/04/2023

Israel is in need of a new social contract - opinion

As Israel reaches its 75th anniversary, it is time to constitute a new social contract for Israel.

By TAMAR HOSTOVSKY BRANDES
19/04/2023

Judicial reforms negotiations focus on Judicial Selection Committee

A six-hour session on judicial reform negotiations at Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria Hotel was held in "good spirits"

Israeli asks ChatGPT to write 'South Park' episode on judicial reform crisis

The plot of South Park episode parodying the judicial reform crisis features with Cartman as Benjamin Netanyahu, Butters as Sara Netanyahu and Kenny as Bezalel Smotrich.

By WALLA! CULTURE , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
11/04/2023

After weeks of silence, NY Rep. Ritchie Torres says he opposes Israeli judicial reform

Wegsman added that he hoped for a statement from Torres given the close ties many constituents in Riverdale have to Israel. 

By JACOB HENRY/JTA
11/04/2023

Checks and balances: The never-ending battle in Israeli democracy - opinion

Israel’s current political leadership in its hostility to what it perceives as too liberal a court is attempting to increase its power by eliminating the perpetual tension.

By MICHAEL PARTEM
10/04/2023

Tens of thousands protest judicial reform for 13th consecutive week

Netanyahu's former chief of staff was seen at the Tel Aviv judicial reform protests, along with opposition politicians and Netanyahu's cousin.

How can the coalition and opposition compromise on judicial reform?

LEGAL AFFAIRS: As both sides of the judicial reform debate finally come to the table together, what are the possible outcomes of their anticipated meetings?

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