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- Israel swore in 79 judges and registrars at President’s Residence on September 15, 2026.
- Four Supreme Court seats and ten other judicial posts remain vacant.
- Justice Minister Yariv Levin said the appointments show a diversified judiciary after an 18-month freeze.
- Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warned new judges their independence will be tested by cases.
- Levin called the May 31 High Court order to fill Beersheba and Haifa vacancies unlawful.