Levin offers compromise aimed at delaying appointment of liberal justice as Supreme Court head

Justice Minister Yariv Levin has submitted a compromise proposal, as he continues his effort to prevent Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit from becoming the president of the top legal panel.

Until now the role has been filled under the customary — but not legislated — seniority method. Following that method would mean that Amit would assume the presidency. But Levin views Amit as too liberal and has managed to thwart his appointment for nearly a year.

Under the new proposal submitted by Levin, conservative justice Yosef Elron would serve for a year as Supreme Court chief followed by Amit who would serve for another year.

Three new justices would also be appointed — a conservative, a liberal and a third judge from the district court system who would have support from both political camps.

Supreme Court Justice Uzi Fogelman slams the proposal, saying it will “harm the conduct of the judicial system.”