Judges Mandate Justice Minister Levin to Schedule Election for Supreme Court President
Jerusalem, Israel — An Israeli judicial panel has mandated Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the traditional committee responsible for electing the president of Israel’s Supreme Court. This directive challenges the current government’s attempts to overhaul the judicial system, which critics argue would limit the judiciary’s independence. The decision came after Levin abstained from scheduling the meeting of the Judges’ Election Committee, a pivotal body that selects the head of the highest court. The position is particularly key as it significantly influences court administration and judicial appointments. The court itself, in a rare step, responded … Read more