Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced plans to resume controversial judicial reforms, which were suspended during the war. In a Facebook post, Levin argued that the High Court of Justice had overstepped its powers, accusing the judiciary of undermining the Knesset and government. He stated, “They have left us no choice,” emphasizing the need to address the issue.
Levin’s move has sparked fierce opposition. Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid criticized the reform, calling it a destructive move and accusing Levin of using extortion to appoint judges who would dismantle Israeli democracy. Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats, condemned Levin for returning to his reform agenda while the country was still recovering from the war. Golan described Levin’s actions as an attempt at a “coup d’état.”
Israel’s Bar Association head, Attorney Amit Becher, also condemned Levin, accusing him of dishonesty and obstructing judicial processes. Becher warned that the Bar Association would continue to fight Levin’s reforms through legal and public channels.
Levin’s push to reintroduce the judicial reforms continues to fuel deep political divides, with critics vowing to resist his efforts both in the Knesset and on the streets.
