New bill to control lawyer fees sparks accusations of government pressure on Israel Bar Association's judicial appointment vote.
Flares fired at PM's home ignite clash as Levin calls to revive judicial reforms, while Gantz links reforms to Oct. 7 vulnerabilities.
Attorney general's office said it was a "severe violation of the constitutional right to privacy."
The ten justices did not apply for the position, but Levin announced their candidacy on Sunday regardless, citing the wording of Israeli law.
Levin explained on Monday that the Judicial Appointments Committee will now vet all 12 candidates, and this will reveal their “true face” by exposing public complaints against them.
The Justice Minister must name Chief Justice candidates by the end of the day.
In a new ruling, Israel's Supreme Court mandates Justice Minister Levin to convene the Judicial Selection Committee to appoint a new chief justice, challenging his year-long delay tactics.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin may amend legislation to delay appointing a new chief justice, aligning with his preferred judicial appointments.
Lapid said that if Levin refused to respect the High Court decision, he would act so that the committee convened regardless.
The High Court ordered Justice Minister Yariv Levin to start the process of appointing a Chief Justice, raising criticism from ministers and coalition members.
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