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Justice Minister Levin Rejects Forced Supreme Court Appointments

4/17/2026

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Justice Minister Yariv Levin reaffirmed his refusal to accept forced Supreme Court judicial appointments on April 17, 2026.
He plans to convene the Judicial Selection Committee to approve district court judges and increase judges in family, traffic, and juvenile courts to manage heavy caseloads.
Levin's position continues his conflict with High Court President Isaac Amit, whom he does not recognize.
A law passed in March 2025 changes the Judicial Selection Committee's composition, removing Bar Association representatives and granting veto power to political representatives.
This law will take effect after the next elections, scheduled for October 2026.

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Justice Minister Yariv Levin reaffirmed his refusal to accept forced Supreme Court judicial appointments on April 17, 2026.
He plans to convene the Judicial Selection Committee to approve district court judges and increase judges in family, traffic, and juvenile courts to manage heavy caseloads.
Levin's position continues his conflict with High Court President Isaac Amit, whom he does not recognize.
A law passed in March 2025 changes the Judicial Selection Committee's composition, removing Bar Association representatives and granting veto power to political representatives.
This law will take effect after the next elections, scheduled for October 2026.