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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 374

Avi Nissenkorn

President Isaac Herzog hosts delegations from Likud, Yesh Atid and National Unity for judicial overhaul negotiations at his residence in Jerusalem, March 28, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
March 28, 2023, 10:46 pm
Coalition, opposition hold first talks on judicial overhaul with President Herzog
Dialogue held in ‘positive atmosphere’; more opposition parties set to join Wednesday; many protest leaders urge Gantz, Lapid to withdraw because legislation has not been abandoned
By Ash Obel
A protester holds symbolic scales of justice outside the District Court in Jerusalem, as Benjamin Netanyahu goes on trial on April 5, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 5, 2021, 4:25 pm
No justice minister, no peace (and forget about pardons or proposed laws)
In Israel, only the justice minister can okay extraditions, allow people out of jail early or approve government legislation. It’s been nearly a week since Israel has had one
By Tal Schneider
Defense Minister Benny Gantz, the interim justice minister, arrives at the Justice Ministry in Jerusalem on January 4, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 1, 2021, 11:20 am
Judiciary facing disarray as Netanyahu prevents appointment of justice minister
Benny Gantz’s term as interim minister expires at midnight amid a government fight over a permanent replacement, just days before evidentiary stage begins in PM’s corruption trial
By Raoul Wootliff
Top row (L-R) Osnat Mark, Ayoub Kara, Gabi Ashkenazi, Avi Nissenkorn; 2nd row (L-R) Miki Haimovich, Assaf Zamir, Omer Yankelevich, Tehila Friedman; 3rd row (L-R) Moshe Ya'alon, Ofer Shelah, Gadeer Mreeh, Tzvi Hauser; Bottom row (L-R) Amir Peretz, Itzhik Shmuli, Yitzhak Cohen, Iman Khatib-Yasin
March 30, 2021, 12:43 pm
Renegades, rabble-rousers, TV anchors, army chiefs: The MKs who won’t be back
Dozens depart in latest election’s political culling — from longest-serving lawmaker to some of the briefest, as well as 3 women of 3 faiths who each made history in their own way
By ToI Staff
Then-Histadrut chairman Avi Nissenkorn at the National Labor Court in Jerusalem on December 5, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 31, 2021, 1:44 pm
Former justice minister leaves The Israelis as party seeks to unite with Labor
Avi Nissenkorn says he recognizes need for him ‘take a time-out’ in order to allow center-left mergers; New Hope recruits Blue and White’s Hila Shay Vazan
By Raoul Wootliff
President Reuven Rivlin speaks at a swearing-in ceremony for new judges at the President's Residence, Jerusalem, January 26, 2021. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
January 26, 2021, 2:16 pm
Rivlin, Hayut denounce attacks on judicial system at ceremony for new judges
President says ‘red lines are crossed in the name of so-called governance’; Supreme Court chief justice decries ‘violation of the independent, neutral status of courts’
By ToI Staff
Former principal Malka Leifer, wanted in Australia for child sex abuse crimes, seen at the Jerusalem District Court, on February 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 25, 2021, 9:16 am
13 years after bolting, 6 since arrest, Malka Leifer extradited to Australia
Former Haredi school principal on her way back to Melbourne, where she faces 74 charges of child sex abuse
By Jacob Magid
Former Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn speaks to Channel 12 News on January 8, 2021 (Channel 12 screenshot)
January 9, 2021, 5:06 am
Ex-justice minister says Israel faces worse threat to democracy than US
Avi Nissenkorn warns democratic system is younger, more fragile, amid constant efforts to undermine it by Netanyahu; ‘We are in a situation where the entire system is being tested’
By ToI Staff
Defense and Justice Minister Benny Gantz at the Justice Ministry in Jerusalem, January 4, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
January 4, 2021, 10:10 pm
Taking over Justice Ministry, Gantz vows to prevent Netanyahu meddling
Defense minister says anyone who is facing criminal charges cannot be involved in the judicial system
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Defense Minister Benny Gantz and then Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn visit the Jerusalem Municipality on November 10, 2020 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 2, 2021, 9:29 am
Gantz calls Nissenkorn a backstabber, PM untrustworthy, as Blue and White flails
Party leader slams the former justice minister who accused him of agreeing to undermine democracy to save coalition; says his trust in coalition partner Netanyahu was unjustified
By ToI Staff
Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz, left, and Minister of Justice Avi Nissenkorn visit at the Jerusalem Municipality on November 10, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 1, 2021, 5:14 pm
Ex-justice minister says Gantz agreed to ‘insane’ Likud demands behind his back
After quitting Blue and White, Nissenkorn claims party chief agreed to undermine democracy to save coalition; says he floated possible joint run with hard-right Yamina party
By ToI Staff
Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut attends a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on December 22, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 31, 2020, 7:26 pm
Chief justice decries ‘politicization’ of judiciary as new judges sworn in
Esther Hayut alleges government efforts to interfere with judicial appointments panel for ‘ulterior motives,’ in criticism appeared aimed at lawmakers from Netanyahu’s Likud party
By ToI Staff
Israeli economist Yaron Zelekha seen at a press conference headed by leader of the Israeli Labor party Shelly Yachimovich (not seen), prior to the national Israeli elections. January 15, 2013. (Yossi Zeliger/FLASH90)
December 30, 2020, 6:48 pm
Former Treasury official Zelekha launches party, says he aims to save economy
Ex-accountant general criticizes leaders’ financial policies, says he hopes to merge with other parties ahead of election
By ToI Staff
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a conference in Netanya on March 18, 2019. (Flash90)
December 30, 2020, 1:57 pm
Ex-IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot decides against running for Knesset
Retired general tells party leaders he won’t be entering politics now; Nissenkorn resigns as justice minister after leaving Blue and White to join Huldai
By ToI Staff
Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai announces his new 'The Israelis' party, December 29, 2020. (Screenshot: YouTube)
December 29, 2020, 10:25 pm
Veteran Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai launches new center-left party, ‘The Israelis’
‘Israel can and must be run differently,’ declares longtime Labor member; Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn leaves Blue and White to join him
By ToI Staff
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