Tag: Judicial Reform
Israel’s president optimistic on reform compromise
President Isaac Herzog on Monday expressed confidence that a meeting of the minds on Israeli judicial reform can be reached in the coming months.
“This process takes time, no one drags their feet and no one wastes...
Judicial reform architect says part will pass into law
Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman, a leading figure in the coalition’s judicial reform initiative, said on Monday that some of the legislative package would pass into law regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the opposition.
“I...
Violence breaks out at protest of Israeli minister’s visit
A violent altercation occurred between opponents of judicial reform protesters and security personnel during a visit by Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat to a hotel in northern Israel on Monday.
The demonstrators had gathered at the...
Netanyahu, Smotrich applaud S&P AA- Israel credit rating
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday praised credit ratings agency Standard & Poor for maintaining Israel’s AA- credit rating, calling the move a validation of his government’s economic policies.
“Israel’s positive rating has been...
‘Days of disruption’ resume as reform opponents take to streets
Anti-judicial reform activists restarted their “days of disruption” campaign on Thursday to coincide with this week’s start of the Knesset’s summer session.
Protesters attempted to block several junctions in Tel Aviv and other parts of...
Close to a Tied Score on Judicial Reform Protests
JERUSALEM — There were 150,000 Israelis demonstrating in support of judicial reform. That’s about as big of a crowd as provided by opponents.
So it’s close to a tied score.
Right-wing extremists are excited. Yari Levin,...
Blessed is the knower of secrets
In Judaism, whenever one sees a gathering of 600,000 or more Jews, this blessing is recited: “Blessed are you, Hashem our God, king of the universe, knower of secrets.”
What is implied by this blessing?...
Netanyahu not in contempt of court, High Court rules
Israel’s High Court of Justice on Monday rejected a request to hold Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in contempt for allegedly violating the terms of an agreement stipulating that he not interfere in judicial reform...
Levin: ‘US government interfering in reform debate’
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin accused the U.S. government of helping opponents of judicial reform, speaking in a video obtained by the Walla! website on Monday.
Speaking to ultra-Orthodox activists at the home of haredi strategist Yossi...
Which Israel are you celebrating on its 75th birthday?
When planning for Israel’s 75th anniversary began last year, the assumption on the part of those preparing for events was that it would be just like every other Yom Ha’atzmaut or Independence Day if...