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Justice Minister Levin Pushes Controversial Judiciary Overhaul in Israel

1/12/2026

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Levin's Judiciary Overhaul

Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced plans to overhaul Israel's judiciary, threatening to paralyze the Supreme Court and defy its rulings.
In discussions with Likud activists, Levin emphasized the need for new Supreme Court judges, framing his effort as a struggle against a "radical elite."
Levin is advancing legislation to diminish judicial power, including making the attorney general a political appointee.
He opposes a state commission investigating failures related to the October 7 attack, insisting it should not involve Supreme Court President Isaac Amit.

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Trump's Tariff Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs by June 2025.
Lower courts previously found Trump exceeded his authority.
The ruling could significantly affect businesses and the administration.
Experts say a ruling against Trump may limit immediate changes and prompt litigation.
Over $133 billion in IEEPA tariff duties have been collected since enactment.

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Levin's Judiciary Overhaul

Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced plans to overhaul Israel's judiciary, threatening to paralyze the Supreme Court and defy its rulings.
In discussions with Likud activists, Levin emphasized the need for new Supreme Court judges, framing his effort as a struggle against a "radical elite."
Levin is advancing legislation to diminish judicial power, including making the attorney general a political appointee.
He opposes a state commission investigating failures related to the October 7 attack, insisting it should not involve Supreme Court President Isaac Amit.

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