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Israel High Court Blocks Levin’s PID Appointments Pending Ruling

8/24/2026

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Israel's High Court of Justice blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from advancing PID appointments.
Chief Justice Isaac Amit ordered a pause on new steps until the court rules on interim relief.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara must reply to Levin’s position by August 27.
Baharav-Miara warned the timing could lock in changes before the October 27 election.

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Israel's High Court of Justice blocked Justice Minister Yariv Levin from advancing PID appointments.
Chief Justice Isaac Amit ordered a pause on new steps until the court rules on interim relief.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara must reply to Levin’s position by August 27.
Baharav-Miara warned the timing could lock in changes before the October 27 election.