Yariv Levin

Sa'ar, Smotrich praise justice minister's decision to remove A-G from position

“She has become a full-fledged political player who systematically works against the government with the transparent goal of bringing it down," Sa'ar wrote. 

Justice Minister Yariv Levin moves to oust A-G, sparking fierce backlash

Members of the opposition and a number of NGOs argued the move was a continuation of the government’s attempts to erode Israeli democracy.

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

Levin-Sa’ar compromise politicizes judicial selection process, A-G says

A-G warns that the proposed judicial selection reform prioritizes politics over professionalism, risking judicial independence and altering the balance of Israel’s legal system.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Israel moves to ban prostitution to combat human trafficking and abuse in historic move

Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced that the temporary law prohibiting the consumption of prostitution, introduced in July 2020, will now become permanent. 

A court hearing on the government's drafting of yeshiva students for the IDF, at the High Court

Knesset bill increases government control over judicial ombudsman appointment

How will the government’s proposal politicize the judicial watchdog appointment?

Boycotting of Isaac Amit is adding insult to injury

Levin refused to accept the decision, stating that he would not sign off on Amit’s appointment alongside President Isaac Herzog, nor would he cooperate with Amit in any way.

Amit officially appointed Chief Justice, PM and Knesset speaker boycott

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana boycotted the event.

 JUSTICE MINISTER Yariv Levin (right) and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, a former justice minister

We should all compromise to protect Israel’s judiciary from political strife

The incoming president of the Supreme Court could raise the flag of compromise in the form of the victor’s outstretched hand and allow Levin’s candidate to be appointed to the court.

Bennett bloc dominates as Netanyahu’s coalition loses ground

According to the polling, in a scenario where a party led by Bennett runs in the elections, the Bennet-led opposition bloc would secure a majority of 66 seats.

By MOSHE COHEN
31/01/2025

The minister who refuses to cooperate will cause the public to suffer

Since May 2024, the position of Ombudsman of the Judiciary has remained vacant. 

By GUY LURIE
29/01/2025
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