The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dan-meridor/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Dan Meridor | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dan-meridor/ 32 32 ‘War of survival’: Thousands rally in rain as cabinet meets to oust Shin Bet head https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-of-survival-thousands-rally-in-rain-as-cabinet-meets-to-oust-shin-bet-head/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:24:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3507505 Police smash windows of cars blocking entrance to PM's office while passengers inside; former Likud minister says Netanyahu has 'brought destruction' upon Israeli society

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]]> New judicial overhaul legislation raises ‘fundamental difficulties’ says Knesset lawyer https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-judicial-overhaul-legislation-raises-fundamental-difficulties-says-knesset-lawyer/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:20:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470221 Constitution committee chair Rothman lambastes former justice minister for alleging politicization of judicial selection process, implies Oct. 7 was a result of judicial activism

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]]> Ra’anana Meridor, matriarch of influential right-wing family, dies at 100 https://www.timesofisrael.com/raanana-meridor-matriarch-of-influential-right-wing-family-dies-at-100/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:10:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3150046 Mother of Likud politician Dan Meridor was born in Vienna in 1923, became a Betar activist and saw her offspring achieve positions of authority in the new Jewish state

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]]> Protesters stage 28th weekly mass rallies ahead of ‘critical week’ in overhaul fight https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-stage-weekly-mass-rallies-ahead-of-critical-week-in-overhaul-fight/ Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:59:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3052379 Over 150,000 estimated at main protest in Tel Aviv; Lapid vows not to let coalition 'carry out a hostile takeover of Israeliness' by passing 'reasonableness' bill into law

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]]> Menachem Begin championed judicial review now under Likud attack, former aide says https://www.timesofisrael.com/menachem-begin-championed-judicial-review-now-under-likud-attack-former-aide-says/ Tue, 16 May 2023 17:08:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3016651 Arye Naor says former Likud leader planted concepts now being undone by government in his attorney general Aharon Barak, who was also given larger role to scrutinize decisions

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]]> Aides speak of ex-PM Begin’s depression, dysfunction near end of time in office https://www.timesofisrael.com/aides-speak-of-ex-pm-begins-depression-dysfunction-near-end-of-time-in-office/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:37:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2996277 Biographer says signs of mental illness were 'very clear' as premier struggled with Lebanon War fallout, wife's death; in unaired interview segment, Begin said he took pills

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]]> Ex-Likud minister Meridor says Netanyahu out to ‘destroy’ judicial system https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-likud-minister-meridor-says-netanyahu-out-to-destroy-judicial-system/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:47:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2929066 Former justice minister warns 'entire house' threatened with destruction by planned court overhaul; law professor emphasizes High Court is lone institution capping Knesset's power

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]]> Ex-Likud minister Meridor bashes Netanyahu for ‘paying any price’ to return to power https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-likud-minister-meridor-bashes-netanyahu-for-paying-any-price-to-return-to-power/ Mon, 26 Dec 2022 15:16:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2908881 Former justice minister says Likud leader has given in to coalition demands he doesn't support because he needs parties' backing, possibly to wriggle out of legal woes

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]]> Justice minister warns at AG’s farewell: Threat to Israeli democracy is not yet over https://www.timesofisrael.com/justice-minister-warns-at-ags-farewell-danger-to-israeli-democracy-is-not-yet-over/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:47:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2694070 Mandelblit says office faced 'unprecedented challenges' in his term; PM, FM back Baharav-Miara to succeed him; candidate selection process under fire for alleged politicization

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]]> As party battle heats up, Likud rival Sa’ar says Netanyahu should resign https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-party-battle-heats-up-likud-rival-saar-says-netanyahu-should-resign/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:36:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2190933 Former minister stresses PM should step down because of political deadlock, not due to looming indictments for corruption

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]]> Freshman Likud MK seeks to expel party veterans critical of its policies https://www.timesofisrael.com/freshman-likud-mk-attempts-to-expel-party-veterans-critical-of-its-policies/ Sun, 13 Oct 2019 05:31:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2164183&preview=true&preview_id=2164183 Shlomo Karai faces backlash, with right-wing lawmakers and activists debating steps against Benny Begin, Dan Meridor and others who have said they can no longer vote Likud

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]]> Ehud Barak said looking to partner with ex-general Yair Golan to form new party https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-barak-said-looking-to-partner-with-ex-general-yair-golan-to-form-new-party/ Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:45:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2099360 Former PM and deputy chief of staff trying to recruit a team of veteran politicians, including Tzipi Livni, to run together in September 17 elections

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]]> Former justice minister for Likud warns of Netanyahu ‘dictatorship’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-justice-minister-for-likud-warns-of-netanyahu-dictatorship/ Thu, 23 May 2019 12:52:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2081736&preview=true&preview_id=2081736 Dan Meridor blasts plan that seeks to curb the court's power and ensure PM's immunity from prosecution, saying it would 'bulldoze' the legal system and erode democracy

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]]> Numerous Likud MKs support, none oppose, PM’s empowering of extremist party https://www.timesofisrael.com/numerous-likud-mks-support-none-oppose-pms-empowering-of-extremist-party/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:42:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2025291 Other lawmakers from ruling party decline to comment on Otzma Yehudit-Jewish Home merger orchestrated by Netanyahu

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]]> Amid dismal poll predictions, Livni set to announce retirement from politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-dismal-poll-predictions-livni-said-ready-to-quit-politics/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:40:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2020484 After failing to secure center-left bloc, Hatnua leader expected to say she doesn't want votes wasted if party won't pass electoral threshold in April election

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