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Israeli judicial overhaul

Justice Minister Yariv Levin attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, July 8, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 12, 2026, 11:51 am
Justice minister says if he’s reelected, liberal Supreme Court justices ‘will go extinct’
Speaking to Likud activists, Yariv Levin notes 6 judges are set to retire during term of next government, leaving 10 of 15 seats vacant: ‘We won’t need judicial reform anymore’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Passengers at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport, August 1, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 6, 2026, 10:06 pm
Emigration of doctors, engineers, other highly educated Israelis hits record high
Israel Tax Authority research finds a near-doubling in five years of skilled, high-earning Israelis leaving; expert warns the trend risks becoming a spiral effect, difficult to reverse
By Sharon Wrobel
Political correspondent Tal Schneider joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's Daily Briefing podcast. (Flash90 / ToI)
July 19, 2026, 1:35 pm
Daily Briefing July 19: Knesset disbands with bangs and whimpers
Political correspondent Tal Schneider brings an overview of the judicial overhaul legislation passed in the 25th Knesset and how the Supreme Court has taken unprecedented steps to counter it
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Tal Schneider
Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman celebrates with Justice Minister Yariv Levin (back to camera) following the passage of a law to weaken the powers of the attorney general, at the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem on July 15, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 15, 2026, 11:06 pm
Coalition passes law gutting attorney general’s powers, removing key check on government
Law allows ministers to reject AG’s positions, which are currently binding, grants government effective control over appointing the AG; Netanyahu skips vote; MK Kariv, critics petition High Court
By Ariela Karmel
A sign for credit agency Moody's, on August 13, 2010, in New York. (AP/ Mark Lennihan)
July 15, 2026, 5:06 pm
Moody’s lowers Israel’s growth outlook, cites heightened risk of conflict, ‘weakened institutions’
Rating agency maintains Israel’s credit rating but cautions about lingering economic fallout from defense spending and threats to judicial system
By Sharon Wrobel
MK Simcha Rothman leads a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 5, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 13, 2026, 5:43 pm
With bill hobbling AG, overhaul architect Rothman moves to take coalition off judicial leash
In a wide-ranging interview, MK Simcha Rothman defends coalition’s campaign against judiciary, arguing it restores authority to elected officials, though expert says it would dismantle remaining checks on executive
By Ariela Karmel
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel appears on today's Daily Briefing podcast with host Jessica Steinberg (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 13, 2026, 1:13 pm
Daily Briefing July 13: Coalition races to pass controversial laws before Knesset dissolves
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses the raft of contentious legislation the government is pushing to shore up support from coalition partners ahead of October elections
By Jessica Steinberg and Ariela Karmel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026. (Flash90)
July 8, 2026, 5:07 pm
A plea to the prime minister: Heed the lessons of our history in this land, and pull back from the brink
You may consider this appeal itself divisive and unjustified, but do internalize that many fine, patriotic and responsible Israelis feel this way
By David Horovitz
Shin Bet chief David Zini gives a speech on July 7, 2026 (Screengrab)
July 8, 2026, 10:04 am
Shin Bet chief says he took the job out of ‘loyalty to the elected leadership’
‘I have an agenda, I want to advance it,’ says Zini, who is reportedly considering removing department head over harsh treatment of Jewish terror suspects
By ToI Staff
Left: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at her welcome ceremony in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90); Right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 11, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 6:28 am
Knesset splits controversial bill to erode attorney general’s powers, easing path for key aspects to become law
Legislation now being advanced would still allow government to ignore AG’s rulings, but won’t divide role; media overhaul bill and bill to expand gender segregation in academia okayed for final votes
By Ariela Karmel and Jeremy Sharon
June 29, 2026, 1:47 pm
Daily Briefing June 29: Can anyone build a coalition without the Haredi and Arab parties?
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses the Knesset’s packed agenda and how Israel’s political parties are positioning themselves ahead of the October election
By Gabriella Jacobs and Ariela Karmel
Justice Yechiel Kasher (left) explains his objections to a law passed by the coalition increasing political control over judicial appointments law, alongside Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz (right), June 21, 2026. (Screenshot/Judicial Authority/GPO)
June 22, 2026, 9:22 pm
Fiercely critical High Court seems poised to annul keystone judicial overhaul law
Conservative justices are joining their liberal colleagues in assailing the bid to politicize the appointment of judges, placing the government’s signature bid to constrain judiciary in jeopardy
By Jeremy Sharon
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel joins host Jessica Steinberg on today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI / Flash90)
June 3, 2026, 3:02 pm
Daily Briefing June 3: Coalition MKs boast on X after screaming at Arab lawmakers
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses overnight Knesset vote on controversial bills, further delays on aid for the north, and coalition thuggery in discussion on settler violence
By Jessica Steinberg and Ariela Karmel
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's Daily Briefing. (ToI)
May 20, 2026, 2:36 pm
Daily Briefing May 20: Drama at Knesset as coalition plows ahead with legislation
Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses judicial overhaul legislation, while reporter Amy Spiro reflects on Noam Bettan’s second place at the Eurovision Song Contest
By Jessica Steinberg, Ariela Karmel and Amy Spiro
Chairman Simcha Rothman and coalition members of the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee vote to advance a bill splitting the position of the attorney general, May 19, 2026. (Noam Moskowitz/Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
May 19, 2026, 4:26 pm
MKs vote to advance bills splitting and weakening role of AG, making it harder to indict PM
Opposition MKs walk out, leaving coalition lawmakers to unanimously approve bills for their first readings; deputy AG warns of ‘danger to democratic elections’
By Sam Sokol, Ariela Karmel and Jeremy Sharon
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