The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yariv-levin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:44:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yariv Levin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yariv-levin/ 32 32 In scathing rebuke, High Court rules Levin must cooperate with Court President Amit https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-scathing-rebuke-high-court-rules-levin-must-cooperate-with-court-president-amit/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:16:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838257 Justices call justice minister's arguments against legitimacy of Amit's appointments 'spurious'; Levin sarcastically responds he'll work with court president 'when there is one'

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]]> Ex-chief justice warns Israel sliding to ‘anarchy’ after Haredi riot at judge’s home https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-chief-justice-warns-israel-sliding-to-anarchy-after-haredi-riot-at-judges-home/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:36:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837112 Esther Hayut says attacks on justice system constitute violation of democratic principles and rule of law, calls for return to 'sane behavior' as 'our lives depend on it'

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]]> Under attack by coalition, Supreme Court chief and AG warn the government is dismantling democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-attack-by-coalition-supreme-court-chief-ag-warn-government-endangering-democracy/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:18:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834296 Amit says ground being laid to disobey court rulings, warns public trust in elections may be undermined. Baharav-Miara: Government racing to ‘eliminate democratic institutions’

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]]> Internal ultra-Orthodox politics are driving an unprecedented assault on the AG https://www.timesofisrael.com/internal-ultra-orthodox-politics-are-driving-an-unprecedented-assault-on-the-ag/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:29:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834047 Facing intense pressure from constituents over the failed draft exemption law, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri and right-wing allies are inciting a rebellion against law enforcement

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]]> High Court orders recalcitrant justice minister to convene Judicial Selection Committee https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-orders-justice-minister-to-convene-judicial-selection-committee/ Sun, 31 May 2026 18:02:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833823 In unanimous decision, judges reprimand Levin for claiming no time left for appointments before elections, when he has refused to appoint district court judges for 16 months

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]]> High Court implores justice minister to appoint district court judges https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-pleads-with-justice-minister-to-appoint-district-court-judges/ Sun, 24 May 2026 18:01:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829612 Judge says he is 'a bit saddened' by Levin's refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee for 16 months despite mounting vacancies

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]]> ‘A modern Eichmann trial’: Lawmakers tout imminent passage of law to try Oct. 7 perpetrators https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-modern-eichmann-trial-lawmakers-tout-imminent-passage-of-bill-to-try-oct-7-perpetrators/ Mon, 11 May 2026 08:52:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820791 Yariv Levin asserts the bill will not only serve justice but ensure the historical record of the massacre; around 300 invaders captured on October 7 are held in Israeli prisons

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]]> Levin says he’ll let Supreme Court ‘disappear’ if his justice picks are not selected https://www.timesofisrael.com/levin-says-hell-let-supreme-court-disappear-if-his-justice-picks-are-not-selected/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:07:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818506 Justice minister's comments come as deadline to submit timeline for convening Judicial Selection Committee is set to expire; office won't say whether he intends to comply with it

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]]> Citing ‘rampant’ crime, High Court expresses dismay at Levin’s refusal to appoint judges https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-cites-rampant-crime-in-face-of-levins-refusal-to-appoint-judges/ Sun, 03 May 2026 13:59:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815415 Justice minister's lawyer refuses to give timetable for judicial appointments, despite court's urging; 'If this is not an acute situation let the minister say so,' demands judge

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]]> Supreme Court justices accuse Levin of abusing power to block judicial appointments https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-justices-accuse-levin-of-abusing-power-to-block-judicial-appointments/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:58:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805259 Justice minister rapped for refusing to convene selection committee, 'crassly ignoring' need for district, magistrate court judges

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]]> Levin says judge selection panel to meet, but no Supreme Court picks until his nominees okayed https://www.timesofisrael.com/levin-says-judge-selection-panel-to-meet-but-no-supreme-court-picks-until-his-nominees-okayed/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:02:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3804251 Doubling down on refusal to have judicial appointments ‘forced’ on him, justice minister says only district judges to be tapped, announces reform in family, traffic, juvenile courts

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]]> Justice minister vows to defy High Court if it rules ‘my friend’ Ben Gvir must be fired https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-to-hear-petitions-on-wednesday-calling-for-ben-gvir-to-be-fired-from-govt/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:33:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802270 Court hears petitions seeking to fire national security minister, which Netanyahu slammed as unconstitutional; AG backs ouster of far-right minister, saying he overstepped his powers

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]]> Levin says government should ignore High Court ruling allowing wartime protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/levin-says-government-should-ignore-high-court-ruling-allowing-wartime-protests/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:50:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3795357 Citing 'public safety,' justice minister says cabinet 'has no choice' but to defy 'illegal intervention' by court, which he says could 'seriously harm public discipline' during war

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]]> Minister reportedly backs Netanyahu pardon in position paper submitted to president https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-reportedly-backs-netanyahu-pardon-in-position-paper-submitted-to-president/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:17:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3786023 Amichay Eliyahu, acting on behalf of justice minister, said to argue pardon would allow nation's rifts to heal; Herzog adviser to write own paper before president's final decision

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]]> ‘We cannot recommend it’: Official review advises against accepting PM’s pardon request https://www.timesofisrael.com/justice-ministry-unit-not-recommending-pardon-for-netanyahu-report/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:17:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775024 Pardons Department completes position paper on Netanyahu's request in his corruption case, finding that it does not meet necessary criteria

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